This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 10 squares
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First and last letters
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QUIDPROQUO
About the answer
QUIDPROQUO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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