What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Colonial-era pirate captain" from December 15, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Colonial-era pirate captain”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 15, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

KIDD

Letters4

Starts withK

Ends withD

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Colonial-era pirate captain” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 15, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with K and ends with D.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Colonial-era pirate captain” clue?+

The answer is KIDD (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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