This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (7 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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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ F
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About the answer
ASIF as a word: A male given name from Persian or Urdu.
ASIF has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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