This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TABS as a word: A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc; (by extension, graphical user interface) A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
TABS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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