This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (109 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TIRE as a word: (intransitive) To become sleepy or weary; (transitive) To make sleepy or weary.
TIRE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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