This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (62 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FBI as a word: (US, humorous) Female body inspector; (Australia, weather, firefighting) fire behaviour index.
FBI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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