This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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ALUM as a word: (Canada, US) A past attendee or graduate (of any gender) of a college, university or other educational institution; An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to....
ALUM has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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