This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 30, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ B
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CALEB as a word: A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans; (biblical) Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.
CALEB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 19, 2026.
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