This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 25, 2025 (31 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: 8 squares
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TINKERER as a word: A meddler.
TINKERER has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 25, 2025.
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