This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (52 Across). 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
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ S
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FIRES as a word: (uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the pr...; (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a cam....
FIRES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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