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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, 15 January 2026.

April fool, e.g.

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The answer CAPER is a 5-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "April fool, e.g."?: CAPER
How many letters is the answer to "April fool, e.g."?: The answer has 5 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 4 other times.

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Escapade
NYT Crossword · Saturday, 20 December 2025 · 31 Down
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CAPER
Playful prank
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, 19 November 2025 · 26 Down
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CAPER
Playful prank
NYT Crossword · Tuesday, 13 May 2025 · 5 Across
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CAPER
Bit of high jinks
NYT Crossword · Sunday, 13 August 2023 · 37 Across
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CAPER