This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ASIAN as a word: A person from the continent of Asia, or a descendant thereof - especially:; (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.
ASIAN has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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