This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 13, 2026 (44 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ L
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CREEL as a word: (fishing) An osier basket that anglers use to hold fish; A woven basket, especially a wicker basket.
CREEL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 13, 2026.
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