“Deck” crossword clue
Answer
K
A
Y
O
••••KAYO
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KAYO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Deck”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 20 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2026 grid19AName shared by the singer of the #1 hit "Rock Me Gently" (1974) and the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate (2024)7 ltrs›22AMatches with forensics14 ltrs›24AOccasions to relax and recharge6 ltrs›26AGasoline brand that offered the Torch Club credit card5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword20 Down••••KAYOMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword20 Down••••KAYOOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••KAYO4 ltrs
••••••••DECORATE8 ltrs
•••••ADORN5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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