This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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CERES as a word: (Roman mythology) The Roman goddess of agriculture; equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter; (astronomy) An asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, the innermost dwarf planet; officially called (1) Ceres.
CERES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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