This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (45 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: 6 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ S
Show the answer
About the answer
CAMEOS as a word: A single very brief appearance, especially by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song; To appear in a cameo role.
CAMEOS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- Small bug with a strong-sounding name (38 Down)
- "Well, let me think" (39 Down)
- Herculean tasks (43 Down)
- Almost a quarter of the Super Bowl's run time (44 Down)
- da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, for example (47 Down)
- Gift from a teacher's pet (49 Down)
- Free-for-all (50 Down)
- Result of a hot pursuit? (51 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers