This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
B _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
BOTANY as a word: (uncountable) A branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of plants; The plant life of a geographical area; flora.
BOTANY 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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