Yank's Civil War foe Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Yank's Civil War foe” from the New York Times crossword of July 5, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JULY 5, 2026
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REB is the answer to “Yank's Civil War foe”. It means a Confederate soldier.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A Confederate soldier.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: BER.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “NBA stat”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Yank's Civil War foe”?
REB, 3 letters: a Confederate soldier.
When was “Yank's Civil War foe” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 5, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with R.