This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026 (45 Across). 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: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ L
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CTRL as a word: (computing) Abbreviation of control key. [(computing, computer hardware) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the ...; (slang) Alternative form of ctrl. Abbreviation of control.
CTRL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 31, 2026.
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