What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Earliest drug approved to treat H.I.V." from November 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Earliest drug approved to treat H.I.V.”

This clue appeared as 64-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

AZT

Letters3

Starts withA

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 19, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Earliest drug approved to treat H.I.V.” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 19, 2025 as 64-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Earliest drug approved to treat H.I.V.” clue?+

The answer is AZT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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