This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ S
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ALUMS as a word: (Canada, US) A past attendee or graduate (of any gender) of a college, university or other educational institution; An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to....
ALUMS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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