This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026 (73 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 10 squares
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PARADIDDLE
About the answer
PARADIDDLE as a word: (music) A percussive exercise (one of 26 drum rudiments per the National Association of Rudimental Drummers or one of 40 per the Percussive Arts Society) whi...; To produce percussive sounds of this kind.
PARADIDDLE has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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