Thick confection used for cake icing Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Thick confection used for cake icing” from the New York Times crossword of December 12, 2025? It has 7 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 12, 2025

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What is the answer to “Thick confection used for cake icing”?

FONDANT, 7 letters: a soft, creamy candy.

When was “Thick confection used for cake icing” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of December 12, 2025.

How many letters does the answer have?

7 letters, starting with F.