This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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FEN as a word: A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline; A unit of currency in China, one-hundredth of a yuan.
FEN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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