This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026 (9 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, May 4, 2026, 9 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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ASK as a word: To request or petition; (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
ASK has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
NYT Crossword, March 11, 2026, 11 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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