This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ F
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CHEF as a word: The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment; The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.
CHEF has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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