What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "It might be marked with an X" from December 26, 2025?

Crossword clue

“It might be marked with an X”

This clue appeared as 47-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PORNO

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 26, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It might be marked with an X” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 26, 2025 as 47-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It might be marked with an X” clue?+

The answer is PORNO (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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