This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 10 squares
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SMARTPHONE
About the answer
SMARTPHONE as a word: (mobile telephony) A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.
SMARTPHONE 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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