This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (34 Down). 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: 5 squares
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KAYAK as a word: A type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in...; (intransitive) To use a kayak, to travel or race in a kayak.
KAYAK 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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