This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 15, 2025 (27 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ _ A
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AZALEA as a word: A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea; A female given name.
AZALEA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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