What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tree with papery bark" from July 30, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Tree with papery bark”

This clue appeared as 49-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

BIRCH

Letters5

Starts withB

Ends withH

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Tree with papery bark” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 30, 2025 as 49-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B 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 “Tree with papery bark” clue?+

The answer is BIRCH (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 30, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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