Kink Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 20, 2025 · 2-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between January 1996 and September 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 20, 2025 · 2-Down · 5 letters
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curl tightly; "crimp hair"
verb
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 26, 1996.SNAG4 lettersanswer page
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