This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ K
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KNICK as a word: Alternative spelling of nick (“to make a notch in”). [(transitive) To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.].
KNICK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
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