This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (28 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ N
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TWAIN as a word: Pair, couple; (transitive) To part in twain; divide; sunder.
TWAIN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 20, 2026.
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