This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (43 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
Q _ _ _ _
First and last letters
Q _ _ _ K
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QUIRK 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.
QUIRK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 18, 2026.
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