This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (59 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
F _ _
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About the answer
FRO as a word: (archaic on its own) From; away; back or backward; (slang) Clipping of afro (hairstyle). [hairstyle characterized by tightly curled locks and a rounded shape.].
FRO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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