“Hardwood whose bark is sometimes used as paper” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BIRCH is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hardwood whose bark is sometimes used as paper”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 21, 2026, where it runs at 33 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.