This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ E
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FIRE as a word: (uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the pr...; (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a cam....
FIRE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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