This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ N
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CAPN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 4, 2026.
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