What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Target for surgical excision" from October 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Target for surgical excision”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

CYST

Letters4

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels0

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Target for surgical excision” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 3, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Target for surgical excision” clue?+

The answer is CYST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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