This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ O
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KATO as a word: A particular group of Native American people in the United States; The language of that people.
KATO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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