This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
CARBON as a word: (uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft ...; (countable) An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.
CARBON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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