This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 7, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ L
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FINAL as a word: (Canada, US, Philippines) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class; (sports) The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.
FINAL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 7, 2026.
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