This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ X
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FLAX as a word: The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles; A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as....
FLAX has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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