This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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FOX as a word: A small-to-medium-sized canine mammal, related to dogs and wolves, with a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a...; Any member of the genus Vulpes; a true fox.
FOX has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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