This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ E
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FADE as a word: (intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant; (intransitive) To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color.
FADE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 25, 2026.
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