This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ Y
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ASHY as a word: Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc; Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.
ASHY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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