This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (53 Down). 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
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SEIZE as a word: (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture; (transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
SEIZE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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