This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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ASHEN as a word: Ash-colored; pale; anemic; Of or resembling ashes.
ASHEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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