This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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COPES as a word: (intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult; (slang) A coping mechanism or self-delusion one clings to in order to endure a hopeless situation.
COPES has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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