This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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SLOE as a word: The small, astringent, wild fruit of the blackthorn (Prunus spinosa); The tree Prunus spinosa.
SLOE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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