This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
P _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ K
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PUCK as a word: (ice hockey) A hard rubber disc; any other flat disc meant to be hit across a flat surface in a game; (mythology, literature) The mischievous fairy-like creature from English folklore, like Puck from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
PUCK 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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