This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 27, 2025 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ S
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FENS as a word: A marshy area in eastern England.
FENS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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