This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ N
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CANON as a word: A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field; A generally accepted principle; a rule.
CANON has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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