This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026 (32 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 9 squares
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AFTERGLOW as a word: The glow seen in the sky after sunset; The mildly euphoric feeling experienced after a pleasurable experience, especially after an orgasm or drug-induced high.
AFTERGLOW has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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