This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (9 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 (5 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Mini Crossword, July 21, 2026, 9 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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About the answer
ASKIN as a word: A surname.
ASKIN has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, June 22, 2026, 5 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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