This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
FLOTUS as a word: (US politics) Acronym of First Lady of the United States. [Synonym of FLOTUS.].
FLOTUS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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