What is the answer to "Elaborate prank" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Elaborate prank" is HOAX (4 letters).

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Elaborate prank NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the March 13, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

HOAX

4 letters · Across · last seen March 13, 2026

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