This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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A _ _ _ R
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AMBER as a word: A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and...; A yellow-orange colour.
AMBER has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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