What is the answer for sickly in appearance nyt?

[AnnisHayma]

I’m stuck on the clue sickly in appearance nyt in today’s crossword. I’ve tried a few possible words, but none seem to fit the grid. Can someone give me a hint for sickly in appearance nyt without sharing the exact answer?

 

[Maclom]

The New York Times crossword answer for “Sickly in appearance” is often WAN or SALLOW, depending on the puzzle’s letter count. Both describe someone looking pale or unhealthy.

 

[Kian]

In New York Times crosswords, the clue “sickly in appearance” most commonly answers to “ashen.” Other possible fills include “wan” or “pallid,” depending on grid length and crossing letters, but “ashen” appears most frequently in modern puzzles and archives overall.