This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (33 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: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ K
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SKULK as a word: To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection; The act of moving in a stealthy or furtive way.
SKULK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 28, 2026.
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