This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ S
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CADS as a word: A low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow, especially one that cannot be trusted with a lady; (archaic) A person who stands at the door of an omnibus to open and shut it, and to receive fares; a bus conductor.
CADS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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