This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (111 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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CHIPS as a word: (slang) A carpenter; Traditional nickname for someone whose surname is Carpenter.
CHIPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 12, 2026.
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