This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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CASE as a word: An actual event, situation, or fact; A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession; the set of tasks involved in addressing the situation of a specific person or event.
CASE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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