This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (4 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ S
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TETRIS as a word: A puzzle video game in which falling tetrominoes must be manipulated to form complete lines, which are then cleared from the grid; (video games, by extension) The act of clearing four lines at once (the maximum possible) in Tetris.
TETRIS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 2, 2026.
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