This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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FOE as a word: An enemy; (obsolete) Hostile.
FOE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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