This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (53 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TILE as a word: A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc; Any of various flat cuboid playing pieces used in certain games, such as dominoes, Scrabble, or mahjong.
TILE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 15, 2026.
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