“Romp” crossword clue
Answer
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K
••••LARK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LARK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Romp”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 53 Across 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 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword53 Across••••LARKMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword53 Across••••LARKOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LARK4 ltrs
••••••FROLIC6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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