This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ASA as a word: A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans; (biblical) The third king of Judah mentioned in the Books of Kings who succeeded his father Abijah; the father of King Jehoshaphat. (Matthew calls him "Asaph....
ASA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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