What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Raise a false red flag" from November 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Raise a false red flag”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

CRYWOLF

Letters7

Starts withC

Ends withF

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 13, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Raise a false red flag” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 13, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with F, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Raise a false red flag” clue?+

The answer is CRYWOLF (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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