This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ K
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ANORAK as a word: A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater; (UK, slang) A person with an unusual or obsessive interest in a niche subject, especially trains.
ANORAK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 17, 2026.
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