This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (86 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FIR as a word: (chiefly countable) A conifer of the genus Abies; (chiefly countable) Any pinaceous conifer of related genera, especially a Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga) or a Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris).
FIR has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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