This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (58 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 _ _ E
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CAFE as a word: (South Africa) A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items; Alternative form of café. [A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facilit....
CAFE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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