This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 14, 2025 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 9 squares
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ADDITIVES as a word: A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance; (mathematics) Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.
ADDITIVES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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