This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (51 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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The asterisk marks a theme answer. It ties in to the puzzle's theme, which a "revealer" clue elsewhere in the grid usually explains.
Answer length: 10 squares
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First and last letters
Q _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ O
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QUIDPROQUO
About the answer
QUIDPROQUO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 22, 2025.
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