This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026 (31 Across). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FOP as a word: (dated) A vain man; a dandy; Initialism of Fraternal Order of Police.
FOP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 6, 2026.
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