This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (73 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ P
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ASLEEP as a word: In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting; (slang) Inattentive.
ASLEEP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 10, 2026.
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