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“Playful prank” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 13, 20255 Across5 letters
Answer
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•••••CAPER
5 letters · 5 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CAPER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Playful prank”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 13, 2025, where it runs at 5 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 13, 2025.

Crossing entries

May 13, 2025 grid
5DSkipper, informally4 ltrs›6DLie next to4 ltrs›7DCold sweat5 ltrs›8DSeries-ending abbr.3 ltrs›9DBring back from a furlough6 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Nov 19, 2025NYT Crossword26 Down•••••CAPERMay 13, 2025NYT Crossword5 Across•••••CAPER

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