This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (11 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CTA as a word: (marketing) Initialism of call to action. [An appeal for action.]; Initialism of Chicago Transit Authority: an operator of mass transit in Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs.
CTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 26, 2026.
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