This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ C
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CHIC as a word: Elegant, stylish; (chiefly uncountable) Good form; style.
CHIC has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 5, 2026.
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