This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 16, 2026 (11 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: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ P
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WRAP as a word: (transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper; (transitive) To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.
WRAP has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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