This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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CAKE as a word: A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing; A small mass of baked dough, especially a thin loaf from unleavened dough.
CAKE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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