This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (1 Down). 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 _ _ T
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TAFT as a word: A surname; A number of places in the United States:.
TAFT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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