This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (29 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: 3 squares
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ASK as a word: To request or petition; (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
ASK has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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