This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ E
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About the answer
CUKE as a word: (informal) A cucumber; (slang) A cucoloris.
CUKE 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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