Crossword clue

“Hairstyle associated with Jimi Hendrix and Angela Davis”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

AFRO

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withO

Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Hairstyle associated with Jimi Hendrix and Angela Davis” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Hairstyle associated with Jimi Hendrix and Angela Davis” clue?+

The answer is AFRO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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