This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (30 Across). 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: 3 squares
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C _ _
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COP as a word: (informal) A police officer or prison guard; (transitive, informal, dated) to capture or arrest someone.
COP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 29, 2026.
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