This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ T
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CHAT as a word: To be engaged in informal conversation; To exchange text or voice messages in real time through a computer network such as a social media chat room or messaging application (as if having a face-to-....
CHAT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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