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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Corp. bigwig

Answer:

CEO

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Corp. bigwig" is a casual way to refer to a high-ranking executive in a company. The term "bigwig" is slang for an important or powerful person, often someone in charge. Here, it’s hinting at the top role in a corporation, which is the Chief Executive Officer—commonly shortened to CEO. The abbreviation fits neatly into crossword puzzles due to its brevity.

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