This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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ASA as a word: A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans; (biblical) The third king of Judah mentioned in the Books of Kings who succeeded his father Abijah; the father of King Jehoshaphat. (Matthew calls him "Asaph....
ASA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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