This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ S
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KOOKS as a word: (slang, chiefly US) An eccentric, strange or crazy person; (surfing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding) A boardsport participant who lacks style or skill; a newbie who acts as if they are better at the sport than they are.
KOOKS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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