This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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COP as a word: (informal) A police officer or prison guard; (transitive, informal, dated) to capture or arrest someone.
COP has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 29, 2026.
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