This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ N
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CLEAN as a word: Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled; (of metal) Having relatively few impurities.
CLEAN 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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