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Issue #2572 Fri 19 Dec

NYT Letter Boxed Hints & Answer — December 19, 2025

Twelve letters around a square. A reference chain solves it in 2 words (16 letters total).

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  1. Reveal first word
    WAIF
  2. Reveal second word
    FORMALDEHYDE

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