This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (72 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: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CEL as a word: A piece of celluloid on which has been drawn a frame of an animated film; A diminutive of the female given name Celia.
CEL has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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