This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ _ X
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About the answer
FIREFOX as a word: (software) A free, open-source, cross-platform, graphical web browser, developed by the Mozilla Foundation; Red panda.
FIREFOX has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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