You might think PLOT or LOT would be the definitive answers for a “Parcel of land” clue, but the NYT Mini on February 19, 2025, isn’t looking for either of those. In fact, when we talk about a parcel of land, we’re often referring to something larger than a typical lot or plot. The five-letter answer the clue seeks is a more precise term that fits this descriptive clue.
Parcel of Land NYT Hints
Here are some hints to the “Parcel of land” clue from the Mini Crossword.
- Think of “___or,” a vehicle often used in farming.
- Also used in anatomy, as in “digestive ___,” meaning a passageway.
- The answer contains only one vowel and ends with the letter T.
Parcel of Land NYT Answer
TRACT is the answer for the Parcel of land clue.
Tract is fitting as the answer because a parcel of land usually refers to something larger than a plot or lot. In fact, a tract of land can contain multiple lots within its boundaries. That’s what sets this word apart as it points to a broader stretch of land. You might hear it used in sentences as “a vast tract of forest cleared for development.”