This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CAR as a word: A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation but ...; Any vehicle designed to run on rails, especially an unpowered one towed by being connected to others.
CAR has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 16, 2025.
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