This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ E
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CRATE as a word: A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods; (transitive) To put into a crate.
CRATE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 23, 2025.
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