This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (10 Down). 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 _ _ P
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CCCP as a word: (nonstandard) USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics); Initialism of Central Committee of the Communist Party.
CCCP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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