This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TIRE as a word: (intransitive) To become sleepy or weary; (transitive) To make sleepy or weary.
TIRE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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