This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
TRIVET as a word: A stand, sometimes with short, stumpy feet, or a mat used to support hot dishes and protect a table; a coaster; A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.
TRIVET has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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