This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026 (117 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: 3 squares
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CFO as a word: Initialism of chief financial officer. [(business) The executive who is in charge of financial affairs, notably as head of a financial department, typically ...; Initialism of cottage food operation. [(US) A small business that produces homemade foods and is partially exempt from the regulations governing larger comme....
CFO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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