This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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About the answer
CUZ as a word: (informal) A cousin (usually as a term of address, but not necessarily towards one's cousin); Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
CUZ 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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