This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (41 Across). 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 _ _ O
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FIDO as a word: A stereotypical given name for a dog; (numismatics) A coin that is defective, having been incorrectly minted, often prized by collectors.
FIDO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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