This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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COPE as a word: (intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult; (slang) A coping mechanism or self-delusion one clings to in order to endure a hopeless situation.
COPE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 11, 2026.
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