This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 5, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TAB as a word: A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc; (by extension, graphical user interface) A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
TAB has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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