What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Planks strengthen it" from November 24, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Planks strengthen it”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 24, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CORE

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Planks strengthen it” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 24, 2025 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Planks strengthen it” clue?+

The answer is CORE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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