This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAR as a word: (usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal; (transitive) To coat with tar.
TAR has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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