This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (60 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.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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About the answer
TSOS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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