What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Purplish perennial" from February 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Purplish perennial”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ASTER

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 25, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Purplish perennial” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 25, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Purplish perennial” clue?+

The answer is ASTER (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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