This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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ASPEN as a word: A poplar tree, especially of section Populus sect. Populus, of medium-size trees with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color; (uncountable) The wood of such a tree; usually pale, lightweight and soft.
ASPEN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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