This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ N
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CREEPIN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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