This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (28 Down). 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: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ O
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CATO as a word: A surname from French; (rare) A male given name from Latin.
CATO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 4, 2026.
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