This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 1, 2026 (125 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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YAK as a word: An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane; (slang, intransitive) To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
YAK has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 3, 2025.
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