This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
FADEIN as a word: a gradual increase in the brightness of an image.
FADEIN 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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