This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ A
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KAMA as a word: (Hinduism) The act or process of wishing; longing, desire (with or without sexual connotations); one of the goals of life in Hindu tradition; A sickle-like weapon, originally used as a tool for cutting weeds.
KAMA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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