This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026 (33 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ E
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About the answer
FIVE as a word: The digit/figure 5; A banknote with a denomination of five units of currency. See also fiver.
FIVE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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