This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (37 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: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ E
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FAKE as a word: Not real; false, fraudulent; Something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently.
FAKE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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