This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
F _ _
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FED as a word: (Canada, in the plural) The Canadian federal government; (MLE, MTE, slang) A police officer.
FED has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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