This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ P
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CARP as a word: Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio; (intransitive) To criticize or complain about a fault, especially for frivolous or petty reasons; to cavil. [(often) with at].
CARP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 17, 2026.
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