This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ D
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TIPTOED as a word: Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes; (intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground.
TIPTOED 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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