This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 2, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ Y
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CANDY as a word: (uncountable, chiefly Canada, US, Philippines) Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored w...; (countable, chiefly Canada, US, Philippines) A piece of confectionery of this kind.
CANDY 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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