This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 23, 2026 (2 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: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ R
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CHER as a word: A short form of the female given name Cherilyn, popularized as a given name by the singer Cher; A department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. Capital: Bourges.
CHER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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