This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CFO as a word: Initialism of chief financial officer. [(business) The executive who is in charge of financial affairs, notably as head of a financial department, typically ...; Initialism of cottage food operation. [(US) A small business that produces homemade foods and is partially exempt from the regulations governing larger comme....
CFO has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 10, 2025.
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