This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ G
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KING as a word: A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation; The monarch with the most power and authority in a monarchy, regardless of sex.
KING has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 13, 2026.
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