What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fragrant holiday purchase" from October 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Fragrant holiday purchase”

This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

FIR

Letters3

Starts withF

Ends withR

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fragrant holiday purchase” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with F and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fragrant holiday purchase” clue?+

The answer is FIR (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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