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Bills first introduced in 1861 NYT Crossword Clue

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Bills first introduced in 1861" is FIVES.
The clue refers to the introduction of the first paper currency in the United States. In 1861, the U.S. Treasury issued the first paper currency, including five-dollar bills, hence 'fives.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 20, 2025.
Fives are banknotes or bills with a value of five units of currency.
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The answer to “Bills first introduced in 1861” in the New York Times puzzle December 20 2025 is FIVES. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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