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6 squares · NYT Crossword · January 12, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (53 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.

Answer length: 6 squares

First letter

K _ _ _ _ _

First and last letters

K _ _ _ _ D

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KISSED as a word: a 1996 Canadian romantic/erotic drama film directed and co-written by Lynne Stopkewich, based on Barbara Gowdy's short story "We So Seldom Look on Love"; a 1922 American silent comedy film directed by King Baggot and starring Marie Prevost, Lloyd Whitlock, and Lillian Langdon.

KISSED 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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