What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "C.I.O. or C.F.O." from July 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“C.I.O. or C.F.O.”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

EXEC

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Jul 21, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “C.I.O. or C.F.O.” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “C.I.O. or C.F.O.” clue?+

The answer is EXEC (4 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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