This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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FWD as a word: (automotive) Initialism of front-wheel drive. [Engine layout in motor vehicles where only the front wheels are driven.]; (automotive) Initialism of four-wheel drive. [The state or trait of having four drive wheels.].
FWD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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