This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, December 26, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
Y _ _ _
First and last letters
Y _ _ K
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YOLK as a word: The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young; The grease in a sheep's fleece; lanolin.
YOLK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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