This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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COTE as a word: A small structure built to contain domesticated animals such as sheep, pigs or pigeons; A cottage or hut.
COTE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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