This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 26, 2026 (20 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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FIE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 26, 2026.
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