This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (38 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ X
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FLAX as a word: The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles; A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as....
FLAX has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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