This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ARE as a word: (rare) An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a; A village in Saaremaa, Saare County, Estonia.
ARE has been an answer 20 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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