This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025 (29 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ C
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COGNAC as a word: A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France; A city and commune of Charente department, region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France; famous for cognac brandy.
COGNAC has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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