This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 9, 2026 (17 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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SKI as a word: One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water; (intransitive) To move on skis.
SKI has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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