This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ T
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CARET as a word: A mark ⟨ ‸ ⟩ used by writers and proofreaders to indicate that something is to be inserted at that point; (user interface) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar and usually called a cursor, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.
CARET has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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