This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
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C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ N
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CHEN as a word: A surname from Chinese; (US, ethnic slur, offensive) A Chinese person whose name is not known to the speaker.
CHEN 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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