This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (1 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: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TOPS as a word: (informal) At the very most; as a maximum; (slang, dated) Great; excellent.
TOPS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 17, 2026.
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