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Stick by a fireplace NYT Crossword Clue

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Stick by a fireplace" is MATCH.
The clue 'Stick by a fireplace' is a play on words. 'Stick' refers to a matchstick, which is commonly used to light fires. By a fireplace, matches are often found to light the fire.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 26, 2025.
A match is a slender piece of wood or cardboard used to start a fire.
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The answer to “Stick by a fireplace” in the New York Times puzzle December 26 2025 is MATCH. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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