This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (42 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: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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CAN as a word: (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; (auxiliary verb, defective) To be able to.
CAN has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 10, 2026.
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