This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (7 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: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ T
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CARAT as a word: A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls; A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.
CARAT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 8, 2026.
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