This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ N
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KRAKEN as a word: (Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid; Alternative form of Kraken. [(Norse mythology) A colossal sea monster that attacks ships and sailors, often portrayed as a giant octopus or squid.].
KRAKEN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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