This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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About the answer
COVES as a word: A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds; bight; (architecture) A concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling.
COVES 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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