This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ A
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FLEA as a word: A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities; (transitive) To remove fleas from (an animal).
FLEA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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