This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2025 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ K
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CHEEK as a word: (anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity; (anatomy, informal, usually in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short sh....
CHEEK 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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