What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Practical joke" from September 15, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Practical joke”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 15, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

GAG

Letters3

Starts withG

Ends withG

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 15, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Practical joke” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 15, 2025 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with G and ends with G.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Practical joke” clue?+

The answer is GAG (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 15, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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