This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 10, 2026 (48 Down). 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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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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