This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 13, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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CONE as a word: Anything in the general shape of a cone; The fruit of a conifer.
CONE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.
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