This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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COMPARABLE
About the answer
COMPARABLE as a word: (often with to) Able to be compared (to); (often with to) Similar (to); like.
COMPARABLE 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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