This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ L
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About the answer
FRAIL as a word: Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish; Weak; infirm.
FRAIL 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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