This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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About the answer
NIK as a word: A male given name; A female given name.
NIK has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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