This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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About the answer
CLUE as a word: Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion; Insight or understanding ("to have a clue [about]" or "to have clue". See have a clue, clue stick).
CLUE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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