This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SKATE as a word: A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice; The act of roller skating or ice skating.
SKATE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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