This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026 (39 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: 7 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ A
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ASTORIA as a word: A neighbourhood of Queens, New York City, New York, United States; A city, the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States.
ASTORIA 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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