This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (59 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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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ E
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About the answer
FRERE as a word: A surname.
FRERE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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