This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (53 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: 3 squares
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YAK as a word: An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane; (slang, intransitive) To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
YAK has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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