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4 squares · Mini Crossword · April 21, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 4 squares

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C _ _ _

First and last letters

C _ _ E

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CASE as a word: An actual event, situation, or fact; A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession; the set of tasks involved in addressing the situation of a specific person or event.

CASE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.

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