This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 23, 2026 (19 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025 (55 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, February 23, 2026, 19 Across
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 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 9, 2025, 55 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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