This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (40 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 _ _ S
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About the answer
FROS 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.].
FROS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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