This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (65 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: 8 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
COOLNESS as a word: (often slang) Social advantage or enviability, typically due to traits like popularity, confidence, skill, or fashion; Calmness, confidence, or level-headedness.
COOLNESS 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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