This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 24, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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CUB as a word: A member of the Cub Scouts; (baseball) A player on the team the "Chicago Cubs".
CUB has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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