This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (1 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: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ S
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CASTS as a word: (physical) To move, or be moved, away; (now somewhat literary) To throw.
CASTS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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