Crossword clue

“Stick by a fireplace”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MATCH
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withH
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Stick by a fireplace” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 26, 2025 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with H, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stick by a fireplace” clue?+

The answer is MATCH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 26, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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