This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ T
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About the answer
FRAT as a word: Shortened form of fraternity, college organization. (Often used as a noun modifier.).
FRAT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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