This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (72 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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About the answer
TOTES as a word: (colloquial) Legit; (colloquial) Abbreviation of totally. [To the fullest extent or degree.].
TOTES has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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