This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ S
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About the answer
CUBS as a word: (baseball) The team The Chicago Cubs; members of the Cub Scouts; plural of Cub.
CUBS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 6, 2026.
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