This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ T
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FROST as a word: A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted...; The cold weather that causes these ice crystals to form.
FROST has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 10, 2026.
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