This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ASA as a word: A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans; (biblical) The third king of Judah mentioned in the Books of Kings who succeeded his father Abijah; the father of King Jehoshaphat. (Matthew calls him "Asaph....
ASA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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