This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ O
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ASTRO as a word: (baseball) A player for the Houston Astros; (informal) Clipping of astrology. [Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.].
ASTRO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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