This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (101 Across). 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: 7 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ _ S
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FERRETS as a word: An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals; (figurative) A diligent searcher.
FERRETS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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