This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (28 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAR as a word: (usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal; (transitive) To coat with tar.
TAR has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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