“Thick confection used for cake icing” crossword clue
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•••••••FONDANT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FONDANT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Thick confection used for cake icing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 12, 2025, where it runs at 36 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
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