This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ B
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CALEB as a word: A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans; (biblical) Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.
CALEB 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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