This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026 (39 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ I
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ASAHI as a word: A city in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
ASAHI has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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