This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026 (49 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: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ N
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TALON as a word: A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal; (card games) The remaining stock of undealt cards.
TALON has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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