This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (32 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (32 Down). 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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NYT Crossword, April 8, 2026, 32 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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About the answer
CRO as a word: (MTE, slang) Synonym of bro (“a male comrade or friend”); (MLE, slang) Synonym of marijuana.
CRO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
NYT Crossword, January 11, 2026, 32 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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