This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (66 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAN as a word: A light, brown-like colour; A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
TAN has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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