This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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ASTOR as a word: A surname.
ASTOR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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