This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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CHINREST as a word: (music, lutherie) A shaped piece of wood, plastic, etc. attached to the body of a violin or viola to aid in the positioning of the player's chin against on t....
CHINREST 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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