This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (19 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ S
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FADS as a word: A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time; (biochemistry) Initialism of flavin adenine dinucleotide.
FADS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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