This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (60 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
C _ _
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About the answer
CSI as a word: Initialism of crime scene investigation (a term of forensic science); (informal, US) Initialism of crime scene investigator.
CSI has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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