This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, January 10, 2026 (10 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
R _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
R _ _ _ _ _ _ L
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About the answer
RICKROLL as a word: (originally Internet slang) To mislead (someone) into following a seemingly innocuous hyperlink, or sometimes a QR code, that leads to a YouTube video of Ric...; (by extension) To surprise or trick (someone) into hearing this song.
RICKROLL 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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