What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Exec who leads software engineers" from March 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Exec who leads software engineers”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

CTO

Letters3

Starts withC

Ends withO

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 20, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Exec who leads software engineers” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 20, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with C and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Exec who leads software engineers” clue?+

The answer is CTO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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