This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ R
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About the answer
ARBOR as a word: A shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation; A grove of trees.
ARBOR has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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