This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 25, 2026 (69 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CUE as a word: The name of the Latin-script letter Q/q; An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.
CUE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 18, 2025.
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