This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 19, 2026 (59 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: 4 squares
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T _ _ O
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TORO as a word: A traditional Japanese lantern; Rapanea salicina, a species of shrub or small tree native to New Zealand.
TORO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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