This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (27 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TIE as a word: A knot; a fastening; A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.
TIE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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