This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ O
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ASTRO as a word: (baseball) A player for the Houston Astros; (informal) Clipping of astrology. [Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.].
ASTRO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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