This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (117 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.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ N
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About the answer
COVEN as a word: A formal group or assembly of witches; A nunnery, a convent.
COVEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 21, 2026.
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