This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (31 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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COG as a word: A tooth on a gear; A gear; especially, a cogwheel.
COG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 4, 2026.
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