This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (72 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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C _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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C _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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CANTEENS as a word: A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work; (Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Australia) A cafeteria in a school or place of work.
CANTEENS 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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