This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ S
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KNICKS as a word: The New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association, formerly the New York Knickerbockers of the Basketball Association of America; (British, colloquial) Knickers.
KNICKS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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