This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (12 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
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ASHEN as a word: Ash-colored; pale; anemic; Of or resembling ashes.
ASHEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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