This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ _ _ Y
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FAIRPLAY as a word: A statutory town, the county seat of Park County, Colorado; A census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia.
FAIRPLAY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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