This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 20, 2026 (6 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: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ N
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KAREN as a word: (slang, derogatory, originally African-American Vernacular) A middle-aged white woman who exhibits a strong sense of white privilege and entitlement, often r...; (by extension, derogatory) Any person, especially female, exhibiting an exaggerated sense of entitlement.
KAREN has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 20, 2026.
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