What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Input of certain mining" from December 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Input of certain mining”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

DATA

Letters4

Starts withD

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Input of certain mining” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with D and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Input of certain mining” clue?+

The answer is DATA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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