This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (60 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: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ T
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CHAT as a word: To be engaged in informal conversation; To exchange text or voice messages in real time through a computer network such as a social media chat room or messaging application (as if having a face-to-....
CHAT has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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