This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ T
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TAUT as a word: (also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight; (of a body, muscles, etc.) Not flabby; firm, toned; (of a person) having a lean, strong body.
TAUT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 24, 2026.
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