This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (51 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 _ _ _ A
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About the answer
ASTRA as a word: the brand name for a number of geostationary communication satellites, both individually and as a group, which are owned and operated by SES, a global satell...; an American automobile manufactured in 1920.
ASTRA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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