This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (33 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ T
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About the answer
CAPT as a word: Abbreviation of captain. [A chief or leader.].
CAPT 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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