This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ I
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About the answer
KOFI as a word: an Akan masculine given name among the Akan people (such as the Ashanti and Fante) in Ghana that is given to a boy born on Friday; a masculine given name of the Akan people of Ghana.
KOFI 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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