This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ E
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CUPCAKE as a word: A small cake baked in a usually paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top; (slang) An attractive young woman.
CUPCAKE 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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