This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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FOG as a word: (uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud; (uncountable) A mist or film clouding a surface.
FOG has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 19, 2026.
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