This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
FALCON as a word: Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey; Any bird of prey of the subfamilies Falconinae and Herpetotherinae.
FALCON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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