Crossword clue

“Places many Cubans are found”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
CIGARBOXES
Letters10
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 9, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Places many Cubans are found” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 9, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Places many Cubans are found” clue?+

The answer is CIGARBOXES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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