This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A
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CAFETERIA as a word: (chiefly US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat; (chiefly US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.
CAFETERIA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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