This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 9 squares
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CHAMELEON as a word: A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue; (figurative) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.
CHAMELEON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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