This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ E
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FENCE as a word: A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc; (transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
FENCE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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