This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (32 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (54 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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NYT Crossword, December 12, 2025, 32 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ S
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FACTS as a word: "Facts" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rap artist Kanye West; "Facts" is a song by Canadian rapper Tom MacDonald and American political commentator Ben Shapiro.
FACTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 8, 2025, 54 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ E
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NOLIE as a word: A female given name.
NOLIE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 8, 2025.
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