This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
T _ _
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About the answer
TIS as a word: Initialism of truth in sentencing; Acronym of traffic information system.
TIS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 28, 2025.
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