This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (45 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TRIMS as a word: (transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; (transitive) To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
TRIMS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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