This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (48 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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CASE as a word: An actual event, situation, or fact; A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession; the set of tasks involved in addressing the situation of a specific person or event.
CASE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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