This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (18 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ E
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CREPE as a word: A flat round pancake-like pastry from Lower Brittany, made with wheat; A soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
CREPE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 14, 2026.
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