This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 8, 2026 (9 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: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CBS as a word: Initialism of Columbia Broadcasting System: a U.S. television and radio network, now officially known as CBS Broadcasting; (education) Initialism of Christian Brothers School.
CBS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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