This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ R
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About the answer
FAIR as a word: Unblemished (figuratively or literally); clean and pure; innocent; Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond and red hair.
FAIR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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