This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ L
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COASTAL as a word: (geography) Relating to the coast; on or near the coast; longshore; (informal) Coastal Carolina University.
COASTAL 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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