This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ E
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CONTE as a word: An Italian count; Alternative form of Conté. [(art) A drawing medium, usually square in cross-section, composed of compressed powdered charcoal or graphite mixed with a clay o....
CONTE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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