This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (63 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ N
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KOAN as a word: (Zen Buddhism) A story about a Zen master and his student, sometimes like a riddle, other times like a fable or parable, which has become an object of Zen st...; A riddle with no solution, used to provoke reflection on the inadequacy of logical reasoning, and to lead to enlightenment.
KOAN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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