This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
COVENS as a word: A formal group or assembly of witches; A nunnery, a convent.
COVENS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 18, 2026.
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