This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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CEE as a word: The name of the Latin-script letter C/c; Something shaped like the letter C, such as a cee spring.
CEE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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