This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
Q _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Q _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
QUIRKS as a word: An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone; To alter in a unique and unusual way.
QUIRKS 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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