This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ Y
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FAIRY as a word: (mythology) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as...; An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.
FAIRY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 7, 2026.
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