This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
F _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ _ _ _ S
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FRESCOS as a word: (countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster; (uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.
FRESCOS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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