This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ N
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ASKIN as a word: A surname.
ASKIN has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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