This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ G
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CRAIG as a word: (countable) A surname; A Scottish habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic from Scottish Gaelic creag, originally meaning someone who lived near a crag.
CRAIG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 17, 2026.
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