This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ L
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COAL as a word: (uncountable) A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel; (countable) A type of coal, such as bituminous, anthracite, or lignite, and grades and varieties thereof, as a fuel commodity ready to buy and burn.
COAL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 27, 2026.
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