This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 27, 2026 (30 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TIL as a word: Sesame (plant: Sesamum indicum); Any of species Ocotea foetens in family Lauraceae, native to Madeira and the Canary Islands.
TIL has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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