This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 7, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
Show the answer
About the answer
ASKS as a word: To request or petition; (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
ASKS has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- McMullin of Utah politics (13 Down)
- Features of some early presidential portraits (14 Down)
- Whole lot (18 Down)
- Films in which many stars might appear (22 Down)
- Competitor of Rao's (25 Down)
- One likely to be "healthy, wealthy and wise," per Benjamin Franklin (26 Down)
- Vocal critic (27 Down)
- Iris settings (28 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers