This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TREE as a word: A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches; Any other plant (such as a large shrub or herb) that is reminiscent of the above in form and size.
TREE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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