“Bluish-silver Christmas trees, maybe” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPRUCES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bluish-silver Christmas trees, maybe”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 25, 2026, where it runs at 39 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 25, 2026 grid28DFullness, in hairstyling6 ltrs›29D"The Little Mermaid" prince4 ltrs›33D*4th4 ltrs›37DNeon ___ (aquarium fish)5 ltrs›39DLike someone emerging from freezing cold water, typically7 ltrs›40DRaceway speed setter7 ltrs›41DMull over7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 25, 20261ASharpened point of a quill pen3 ltrs›4AOne-named Senegalese American singer with the #1 hits "I Wanna Love You" and "Don't Matter"4 ltrs›8ASouth Asian royals5 ltrs›13AActress Longoria3 ltrs›14AFree-spirited style, informally4 ltrs›15A*6th6 ltrs›16ASummer meteor shower named for a mythological hero8 ltrs›18AParadise6 ltrs›
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