This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ A
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About the answer
COSTA as a word: (anatomy) Synonym of rib; (botany, zootomy) A riblike part of a plant or animal, such as a midrib of a leaf or a thickened vein or the margin of an insect wing.
COSTA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 2, 2026.
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