This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 19, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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CST as a word: Initialism of Central Standard Time. [The time of day in the time zone that encompasses a central portion of the United States.]; Initialism of China Standard Time. [Synonym of Beijing Time (“the time zone used in China”).].
CST 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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