This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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XII as a word: the tenth studio album by American country music singer Neal McCoy; a studio album by Brian Culbertson released in 2010 by GRP Records.
XII has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 2, 2025.
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