This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (62 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ M
Show the answer
About the answer
TOTEM as a word: Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature; The clan whose kinship is defined in reference to such an object or creature.
TOTEM has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 21, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Record of money owed (52 Down)
- Condemn (53 Down)
- Response of comprehension (54 Down)
- Hems and ___ (56 Down)
- Award opportunity, in brief (63 Down)
- Out of fear that (65 Down)
- Thomas Hardy's titular Miss Durbeyfield (66 Down)
- Swinger's warning (67 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers