This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ B
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CHERUB as a word: In later texts changed to a winged baby; in artistic depictions sometimes a baby's head with wings but no body; (figuratively) A person, especially a child, seen as being particularly angelic or innocent.
CHERUB has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 26, 2026.
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