This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ T
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About the answer
CHANT as a word: To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music; To sing or intone sacred text.
CHANT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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