What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Fellow fighter" from December 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Fellow fighter”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ALLY

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withY

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Fellow fighter” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fellow fighter” clue?+

The answer is ALLY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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