This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (29 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (83 Across and 82 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, December 31, 2025, 29 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TIP as a word: The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil; A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.
TIP has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 7, 2025, 83 Across
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ E
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TRACE as a word: An act of tracing; An enquiry sent out for a missing article, such as a letter or an express package.
TRACE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 7, 2025, 82 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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CLUE as a word: Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion; Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick).
CLUE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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