This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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K _ _
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KEG as a word: A round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer; (transitive) To store in a keg.
KEG has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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