This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
T _ _
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TNT as a word: (informal, erroneous) Dynamite; (Philippines, informal) An illegal immigrant.
TNT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
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