This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (52 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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CHI as a word: (philosophy, mysticism) A life force in traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, medicine, etc, related (but not limited) to breath and circulation; The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.
CHI has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 20, 2026.
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