This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 1, 2026 (31 Down). 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
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TARS as a word: (usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal; (transitive) To coat with tar.
TARS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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