This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (4 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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CHIPS as a word: (slang) A carpenter; Traditional nickname for someone whose surname is Carpenter.
CHIPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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