This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 20, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ O
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TORO as a word: A traditional Japanese lantern; Rapanea salicina, a species of shrub or small tree native to New Zealand.
TORO has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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