This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CAP as a word: A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked; A special hat to indicate rank, occupation, etc.
CAP has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 20, 2025.
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