This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ _ _ K
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ASTERISK as a word: The star-shaped symbol *, which is used in printing and writing for various purposes, including to refer a reader to a note at the bottom of a page or in a m...; (figuratively) Something which is of little importance or which is marginal; a footnote.
ASTERISK has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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