What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "What fan fiction is not" from August 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“What fan fiction is not”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 29, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CANON

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “What fan fiction is not” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 29, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “What fan fiction is not” clue?+

The answer is CANON (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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