This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (43 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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CUP as a word: A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle; The contents of said vessel.
CUP has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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