This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (59 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ C
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CROC as a word: A type of EVA foam slip-on clog-style shoe with an open heel, thick sole, rounded toe, retractable heel strap, and ventilation holes on the top and sides; (colloquial) A crocodile.
CROC has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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