This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 6, 2026 (87 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.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ S
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CRESTS as a word: The summit of a hill or mountain ridge; The ridge or top of a wave.
CRESTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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