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"___ better to have loved and lost ..." (crossword clue)

3 squares · NYT Crossword · January 5, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (57 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.

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Answer length: 3 squares

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T _ _

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TIS as a word: Initialism of truth in sentencing; Acronym of traffic information system.

TIS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.

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