This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (108 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ E
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CRANE as a word: A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes; Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
CRANE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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