This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ Y
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ASHY as a word: Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc; Comprising, containing, or covered with ash.
ASHY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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