This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ W
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SHAW as a word: (dated, dialectal) A thicket; a small wood or grove; (Scotland) The leaves and tops of vegetables, especially potatoes and turnips.
SHAW has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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