This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ E
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About the answer
FLUKE as a word: A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated; To obtain a successful outcome by pure chance.
FLUKE 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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