This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ C
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TALC as a word: Talcum powder; A soft mineral, composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, that has a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, and usually occurs in foliated masses.
TALC has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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