This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ T
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CAST as a word: (physical) To move, or be moved, away; (now somewhat literary) To throw.
CAST has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 24, 2026.
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