“Forehead marking at the start of Lent” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Forehead marking at the start of Lent”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 8, 2026, where it runs at 30 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.