This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ P
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CRAMP as a word: A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction; (intransitive) (of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably.
CRAMP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 22, 2026.
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