This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ S
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About the answer
KNITS as a word: (mining, dated) Small particles of ore.
KNITS 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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