This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 9 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E
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About the answer
TCHOTCHKE as a word: A small ornament of minor value; a knick-knack, a trinket; (figurative, dated, chiefly in Jewish contexts) An attractive girl or woman.
TCHOTCHKE 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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