This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ A
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CANASTA as a word: (uncountable, games, card games) A card game similar to rummy and played using two packs, where the object is to meld groups of the same rank; (countable, card games) A meld of seven cards in a game of canasta.
CANASTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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