Faux ___ (misstep) NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Faux ___ (misstep)" is PAS.
The term 'faux pas' is a French phrase used in English to describe a social blunder or misstep. 'Faux' means 'false' in French, and 'pas' means 'step,' so together they imply a 'false step.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on December 18, 2025.
A 'pas' is a step in French, often used in English as part of the phrase 'faux pas' to mean a social mistake.
Negation word in French, Winning hit at Wimbledon, maybe, French "not", Step in la danse, Step in a French manual?
The answer to “Faux ___ (misstep)” in the New York Times Mini puzzle December 18 2025 is PAS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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