Capitulate Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Capitulate” from the New York Times crossword of January 2, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 2, 2026
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CAVE is the answer to “Capitulate”. It means to hollow out.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To hollow out.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ACEV.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Subterranean area”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on June 29, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Capitulate”?
CAVE, 4 letters: to hollow out.
When was “Capitulate” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 2, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with C.