This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ D
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TOAD as a word: An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae; (derogatory) A contemptible or unpleasant person.
TOAD has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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