This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 29, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ S
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About the answer
FRETS as a word: (transitive) To chafe or irritate; to worry; (transitive) To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.
FRETS 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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