This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 6, 2026 (25 Down) and the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 29, 2025 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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NYT Crossword, July 6, 2026, 25 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ T
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About the answer
KARAT as a word: (American spelling) Alternative spelling of carat. [A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.].
KARAT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
Mini Crossword, November 29, 2025, 4 Down
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ T
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