This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ D
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About the answer
CHORD as a word: (music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously; The string of a musical instrument.
CHORD has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 3, 2026.
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