This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ _ _ D
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About the answer
CRESTED as a word: Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet); Any of various creatures having a crest.
CRESTED 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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