This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ A
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CIRCA as a word: A surname.
CIRCA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 13, 2026.
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