Crossword answer
CHAO
4 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, January 18, 2026
Letter pattern
CHAO
Clues that lead to CHAO
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CHAO is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Former transportation secretary Elaine” in the New York Times crossword on January 18, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
DEMISinger Lovato
NOUSTo take us on, perhaps, requires intelligence
BFFSClosest buddies: Abbr.
UCLASch. attended by Steve Martin, James Dean and Jack Black (none of whom stayed to graduate)
FLEABug on a pug
PSST"Hey, you!"
BOOPPlayful tap on the nose
SKIDSlip across the road
BROSDudes
IRASInvestments for the future: Abbr.
BARBSharp point on a ranch fence
ARMSLimbs on cacti
GONEDeparted
OMENProphetic sign
Every appearance of CHAO (2)
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Jan 18, 2026
Former transportation secretary Elaine · New York Times · 51 Down
Aug 3, 2021
Elaine ___, former Secretary of Transportation · Daily Themed · 35 Across