This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 19, 2025 (23 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ K
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KNICK as a word: Alternative spelling of nick (“to make a notch in”). [(transitive) To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.].
KNICK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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