This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ K
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About the answer
PRANK as a word: A practical joke or mischievous trick; (transitive) To perform a practical joke on; to trick and make a fool of someone.
PRANK 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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