Practical joke Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Practical joke”
THE ANSWER
GAG
The answer to “Practical joke” is GAG.
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NYT Crossword September 15 2025GAGFull puzzle ›NYT Midi May 30 2026GAGFull puzzle ›NYT Midi May 19 2026GAGFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Practical joke” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on September 15 2025. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 3 times across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Gag in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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