This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ S
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KAOS as a word: a hybrid college/community radio station licensed to the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington; KAOS, is a goal-oriented software requirements capturing approach in requirements engineering.
KAOS 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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