This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (34 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ T
Show the answer
About the answer
CROAT as a word: (countable) A native or inhabitant of Croatia; a person of Croatian ethnicity; Croatian.
CROAT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Cancel, as a space launch (28 Down)
- Procrastinator's mantra (29 Down)
- What someone seeking validation might need (30 Down)
- Shallow boat with a square stern (32 Down)
- "Take it easy!" (35 Down)
- Brother to Groucho (37 Down)
- Mournful cries (38 Down)
- One in a box at the theater? (41 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers