This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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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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