This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TOPS as a word: (informal) At the very most; as a maximum; (slang, dated) Great; excellent.
TOPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 17, 2026.
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