This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CMD as a word: (computing) Abbreviation of command. [An order to do something.]; Short for cmd.exe, the command line interpreter for Microsoft Windows operating systems.
CMD 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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