This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (1 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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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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COIFS as a word: A hairdo; (transitive) To style or arrange hair.
COIFS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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