This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 24, 2025 (24 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
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ E
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PRUNE as a word: (transitive, horticulture) To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive; (transitive, figuratively) To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).
PRUNE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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