This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ N
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CISTERN as a word: A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use; In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
CISTERN 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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