This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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ALAS as a word: A type of geological depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.
ALAS has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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