This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (36 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CCS as a word: (climate change) Initialism of carbon capture and sequestration/storage; (animanga, Japanimation) Initialism of Cardcaptor Sakura, a manga and anime series.
CCS has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
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