This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (113 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (47 Across). 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.
NYT Crossword, May 31, 2026, 113 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ L
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CTRL as a word: (computing) Abbreviation of control key. [(computing, computer hardware) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the ...; (slang) Alternative form of ctrl. Abbreviation of control.
CTRL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 31, 2026.
NYT Crossword, November 16, 2025, 47 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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ESC as a word: Abbreviation of escape key (on a computer keyboard). [(computing) A key on a computer keyboard that can be used to cancel an operation.]; Alternative letter-case form of Esc (“escape key”).
ESC has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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