This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (21 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: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ S
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KISS as a word: (transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting; (reciprocal) Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.
KISS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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