What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like a campfire by morning, typically" from May 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like a campfire by morning, typically”

This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ASHY

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Like a campfire by morning, typically” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 5, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a campfire by morning, typically” clue?+

The answer is ASHY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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