This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (49 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (44 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.
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NYT Crossword, February 23, 2026, 49 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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About the answer
FRO 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.].
FRO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 17, 2025, 44 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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F _ _
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