What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Slim margin of victory" from December 7, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Slim margin of victory”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

HAIR

Letters4

Starts withH

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Slim margin of victory” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 7, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with H and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Slim margin of victory” clue?+

The answer is HAIR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 7, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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