This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (11 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: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TRUE as a word: (of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct; As an ellipsis of "(while) it is true (that)", used to start a sentence.
TRUE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 8, 2026.
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