This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TEX as a word: A masculine nickname, especially for a Texan; A milligram per meter, a unit of linear mass density for thread or fiber.
TEX has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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