This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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CEL as a word: A piece of celluloid on which has been drawn a frame of an animated film; A diminutive of the female given name Celia.
CEL has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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