This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
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C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ N
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CLOWN as a word: A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly...; A person who acts in a silly fashion.
CLOWN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 20, 2026.
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