This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
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T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TREE as a word: A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches; Any other plant (such as a large shrub or herb) that is reminiscent of the above in form and size.
TREE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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