This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 8, 2025 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CGI as a word: (transitive, informal) To create visuals using computer-generated imagery; to apply visual effects; (visual effects, animation) Initialism of Computer-Generated Imagery.
CGI has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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