This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
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ALIEN as a word: A citizen or national of another sovereign state; Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
ALIEN has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 13, 2026.
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