The "C" of CNN
Latest answer — September 13, 2026
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Clue explained
CABLE is the C in CNN, whose full name is Cable News Network. The clue asks for the word represented by the initial rather than simply the letter itself.
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- Abbreviation
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This clue's Sunday, September 13, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “The "C" of CNN” in the New York Times Mini crossword is CABLE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 13, 2026 at 1-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“The "C" of CNN” answer
CABLE (5 letters)
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What does CABLE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CABLE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a thick rope of wire or hemp used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles
- an insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals
When else has “The "C" of CNN” appeared?
New York Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 13, 2026 (most recent) → CABLE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “The "C" of CNN”?
The answer is CABLE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 13, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “The "C" of CNN”?
5 letters: CABLE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 13, 2026, at 1-Down.
Can “The "C" of CNN” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?
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