This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 12, 2026 (21 Down). 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.
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ASPEN as a word: A poplar tree, especially of section Populus sect. Populus, of medium-size trees with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color; (uncountable) The wood of such a tree; usually pale, lightweight and soft.
ASPEN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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