This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ S
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About the answer
TORSOS as a word: The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.
TORSOS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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