This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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CAGE as a word: An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals; The passenger compartment of a lift.
CAGE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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