This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 26, 2026 (17 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ N
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COCOON as a word: The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within; Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.
COCOON 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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