This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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CUD as a word: The portion of food which is brought back into the mouth by ruminants from their rumen, to be chewed a second time; (transitive) To bring back into the mouth and chew a second time.
CUD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 12, 2026.
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