This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CRO as a word: (MTE, slang) Synonym of bro (“a male comrade or friend”); (MLE, slang) Synonym of marijuana.
CRO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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