This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 13, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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KFC as a word: KFC Corporation, an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken; (Vanuatu) Initialism of Kaikai Fried Chicken.
KFC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 11, 2026.
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