This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (71 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 _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
CRONUS as a word: (Greek mythology) The youngest of the twelve Titans, son of Uranus and Gaia; father to the first generation of Olympian gods and goddesses.
CRONUS 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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