This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (37 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ G
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THONG as a word: (UK, US) An item of clothing, usually an undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more; (usually in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.
THONG has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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