“___ Duncan, education secretary under Obama” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ARNE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Duncan, education secretary under Obama”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2026, where it runs at 74 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.