This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (85 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ N
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CHIN as a word: The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth; (boxing, uncountable) The ability to withstand being punched in the chin without being knocked out.
CHIN has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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