This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ K
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About the answer
CHUCK as a word: (cooking) Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal; (US, slang, dated) Food.
CHUCK 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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