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5 squares · Mini Crossword · February 5, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Answer length: 5 squares

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C _ _ _ _

First and last letters

C _ _ _ P

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CHIRP as a word: (intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter; A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

CHIRP has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.

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