This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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FIR as a word: (chiefly countable) A conifer of the genus Abies; (chiefly countable) Any pinaceous conifer of related genera, especially a Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga) or a Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).
FIR has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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