This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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CARTRIDGE as a word: (firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition; (computing) A vessel which contains the ink or toner for a computer printer and can be easily replaced with another.
CARTRIDGE 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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