This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (58 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
F _ _ _
First and last letters
F _ _ Y
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FRAY as a word: (transitive) (also figuratively) To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to un...; (intransitive) To become unravelled or worn; to unravel.
FRAY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 7, 2026.
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