This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ S
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ASHES as a word: (attributively) the Ashes.
ASHES has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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