This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 31, 2026 (4 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FAD as a word: A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time; (biochemistry) Initialism of flavin adenine dinucleotide.
FAD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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