This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (36 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: 7 squares
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F _ _ _ _ _ T
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FONDANT as a word: (usually uncountable) A flavored, creamy sugar preparation, used for icing cakes or as a base for candies; (food) A sugar dough, usually prepared as large sheets (rolled fondant), used in place of icing to cover large areas of cakes, composed of sugar, water, gela....
FONDANT 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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