This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (11 Across), the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026 (54 Down), the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, June 17, 2026, 11 Across
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ S
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CUSS as a word: (chiefly US, colloquial) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely; (chiefly US, colloquial) A curse.
CUSS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 17, 2026.
NYT Crossword, May 3, 2026, 54 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
A _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ T
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ATTEST as a word: (transitive) To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine; (transitive) To certify by signature or oath.
ATTEST has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, December 14, 2025, 54 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ W
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AVOW as a word: (transitive) To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly; (transitive) To bind or devote by a vow.
AVOW has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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