This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (36 Across). 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 _ _ _ N
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CANON as a word: A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field; A generally accepted principle; a rule.
CANON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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