This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ASHEN as a word: Ash-colored; pale; anemic; Of or resembling ashes.
ASHEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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