This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 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: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ L
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ASTRAL as a word: Relating to or resembling the stars; starry; (parapsychology, theosophy, fantasy) Composed of ethereal material or non-physical (sometimes supersensible), and capable of sometimes separating from the ph....
ASTRAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 28, 2026.
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