This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (25 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
T _ _
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About the answer
TNT as a word: (informal, erroneous) Dynamite; (Philippines, informal) An illegal immigrant.
TNT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.
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