Five-cent piece

Vincent Tenaglia

Published December 29, 2025 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is NICKEL.

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Why it fits

NICKEL is the 6-letter answer to “Five-cent piece” in the December 29, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so NICKEL both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.

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