What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Defense in a snowball fight" from October 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Defense in a snowball fight”

This clue appeared as 93-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FORT

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Defense in a snowball fight” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 93-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Defense in a snowball fight” clue?+

The answer is FORT (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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