This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 11, 2026 (37 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: 6 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ R
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KINDER as a word: (chiefly humorous or in German or Yiddish contexts) Children; A surname.
KINDER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 6, 2026.
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