This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ A
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CENA as a word: A surname.
CENA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 31, 2025.
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