This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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Q _ _ _ K
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QUARK as a word: (particle physics) In the Standard Model, one of a number of elementary subatomic particles having fractional electric charge that forms matter. They are the...; A soft, creamy, unripened cheese made from cow's milk, originating from and eaten throughout central, northern, eastern, and southeastern Europe, as well as ....
QUARK 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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