This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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UKE as a word: (Japanese fiction, fandom slang) A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom; (judo, martial arts) The training partner against whom tori performs a move.
UKE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 8, 2025.
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