This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ N
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FRAN as a word: A diminutive of the female given names Frances and Francine; A diminutive of the male given name Francis.
FRAN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 17, 2026.
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