This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 14, 2026 (36 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ N
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CUTIN as a word: (biochemistry) A waxy polymer of hydroxy acids that is the main constituent of plant cuticle.
CUTIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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