Many a TikTok trend

Latest answer — August 27, 2026

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Clue explained

A PRANK is a practical joke or stunt, and many viral TikTok trends consist of people filming prank scenarios for viewers. “Many a” makes the singular noun appropriate even though it refers to numerous trends.

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A creator filming a practical joke for a short-form social media video.

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This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1See 5-Down
  2. 4Josh who set a Knicks' regular-season record with nine triple-doubles in 2025
  3. 6Jones whose 2024 album "Visions" won a Grammy
  4. 7Voice a view
  5. 8Wood for some decks and desks

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  1. 1With 6-Down, "God forbid!"
  2. 2Rachel Zegler's role in Spielberg's "West Side Story"
  3. 3Many a TikTok trend
  4. 5With 1-Across, nickname for Tyrion Lannister on "Game of Thrones"
  5. 6See 1-Down

The answer to “Many a TikTok trend” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is PRANK — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 27, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Many a TikTok trend” answer

PRANK (5 letters)

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What does PRANK mean?

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(noun)

  • a practical joke or mischievous act

When else has “Many a TikTok trend” appeared?

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August 27, 2026 (most recent) → PRANK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Many a TikTok trend”?

The answer is PRANK, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Many a TikTok trend”?

5 letters: PRANK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 27, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Many a TikTok trend” have a different answer?

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