What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Flower symbolizing early love" from September 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Flower symbolizing early love”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 8, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LILAC

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Flower symbolizing early love” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Flower symbolizing early love” clue?+

The answer is LILAC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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