This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ S
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KENTS as a word: A maritime county in southeast England bordered by East Sussex, Surrey, Greater London, the North Sea and the English Channel; A city in King County, Washington, United States; a suburb of Seattle.
KENTS 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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