This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (18 Across). 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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Answer length: 3 squares
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ELM as a word: (countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers; (uncountable, usually attributive) Wood from an elm tree.
ELM has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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