This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ G
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About the answer
FANG as a word: A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh; A long pointed tooth in snakes, for injecting venom.
FANG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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