This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ M
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CLAIM as a word: To demand ownership of; A new statement of something one believes to be the truth, usually when the statement has yet to be verified or without valid evidence provided.
CLAIM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 18, 2026.
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