This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (24 Across). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
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T _ _ _
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T _ _ S
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TAPS as a word: (military) A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, usually given about a quarter of an hour aft...; A bugle call played by the United States Armed Forces at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals.
TAPS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 16, 2026.
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