This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (50 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ R
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About the answer
CESAR as a word: A male given name from Spanish; Obsolete spelling of Caesar. [An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.].
CESAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 29, 2026.
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