This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (49 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CHI as a word: (philosophy, mysticism) A life force in traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, medicine, etc, related (but not limited) to breath and circulation; The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.
CHI has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 20, 2026.
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