This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (70 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TAS as a word: (video games) To create or contribute to a tool-assisted speedrun or superplay; Alternative spelling of tass. [(rare or obsolete) A heap, pile.].
TAS has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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