This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 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
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ T
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FACET as a word: Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem; (figurative) One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
FACET has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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