This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (46 Across). 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 _ _ _ M
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CHASM as a word: (geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss; (by extension) A large difference of opinion.
CHASM has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 10, 2026.
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