This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (80 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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ASPER as a word: (historical) Any one of several small coins, circulated around the eastern Mediterranean area from the 12th to 17th centuries; (obsolete) Rough or harsh; severe, stern, serious.
ASPER has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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