This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
C _ _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ _ R
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About the answer
CAPER as a word: A prank or practical joke; A playful leap or jump.
CAPER has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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