This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ A
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ASANA as a word: A body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga; (India) Indian laurel, asna (Terminalia elliptica, syn. Terminalia tomentosa), Terminalia alata, of south and southeastern Asia.
ASANA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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