This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CIO as a word: Initialism of chief information officer. [An executive who is in charge of the technical affairs of a business, notably as head of the information technology...; Initialism of chief investment officer.
CIO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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