This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 26, 2026 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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CEO as a word: (intransitive, informal) To serve as the chief executive officer (CEO) of an organization or company; (countable, business) Initialism of chief executive officer. [(business) The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company....
CEO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 26, 2026.
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