This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ N
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TALON as a word: A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal; (card games) The remaining stock of undealt cards.
TALON has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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