This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026 (37 Across). 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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FAM as a word: (slang, chiefly African-American Vernacular, MLE, MTE, Internet slang) A term of endearment between friends; derived from "family" but not used between relat...; A local language spoken in the Taraba State area of Nigeria.
FAM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 26, 2026.
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