This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025 (17 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.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 10 squares (one square holds more than one letter)
First letter
A followed by 9 more squares
First and last letters
A followed by 9 more squares
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ASHWEDNESDAY
About the answer
ASHWEDNESDAY 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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