This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 30, 2025 (68 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: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ F
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About the answer
CHEF as a word: The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment; The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.
CHEF has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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