This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ E
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CHAFE as a word: (transitive) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm; (transitive, figurative) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.
CHAFE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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