This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ S
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CFOS as a word: Initialism of chief financial officer. [(business) The executive who is in charge of financial affairs, notably as head of a financial department, typically ...; Initialism of cottage food operation. [(US) A small business that produces homemade foods and is partially exempt from the regulations governing larger comme....
CFOS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 10, 2026.
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