This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (15 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
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ P
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TULIP as a word: The flower of this plant; A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
TULIP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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