This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ R
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About the answer
CHAR as a word: (computing, programming) A character (text element such as a letter or symbol); An odd job, a chore or piece of housework.
CHAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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