This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, December 22, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ T
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CANT as a word: (countable) An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup; (countable, uncountable) A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
CANT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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