This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (102 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ S
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FANS as a word: A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector...; An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.
FANS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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