This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (8 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: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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CAM as a word: (informal) Camera; (piracy) A bootleg recording of a film recorded in a movie theater.
CAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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