This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026 (43 Across), the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026 (5 Down), the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, July 17, 2026, 43 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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About the answer
CHO as a word: A surname from Korean; A surname from Cantonese.
CHO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
Mini Crossword, May 22, 2026, 5 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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NYT Crossword, October 28, 2025, 39 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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