This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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About the answer
ASTOR as a word: A surname.
ASTOR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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