This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (6 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ R
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CAVER as a word: A person who explores caves; (mining, obsolete) One who works the tailings of a mine to extract small pieces of marketable ore.
CAVER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 1, 2026.
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