This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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K _ _
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KIR as a word: A cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis topped up with white wine.
KIR has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 7, 2026.
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