This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ N
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COLON as a word: (anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because t...; The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
COLON 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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