Kind of beard that follows the jawline Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Kind of beard that follows the jawline” from the New York Times crossword of December 20, 2025? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, DECEMBER 20, 2025

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Hints

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What is the answer to “Kind of beard that follows the jawline”?

CHINSTRAP, 9 letters: a penguin of species Pygoscelis antarctica*.

When was “Kind of beard that follows the jawline” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of December 20, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

9 letters, starting with C.