This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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COMMODORES
About the answer
COMMODORES as a word: Commodores, often billed as The Commodores, is an American funk and soul group; the fifth studio album by the Commodores, released in 1977.
COMMODORES 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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