This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ E
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CHORE as a word: A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as cleaning or preparing meals; A task that is difficult, unpleasant, or tediously routine.
CHORE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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