This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (28 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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Answer length: 5 squares
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T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TAXES as a word: Money or goods collected by a government (or an entity to whom the government has delegated this power, e.g. in tax farming) to fund itself and its services,...; A charge (of money, food, labor, etc) collected by a person, organization, etc; something required (exacted) from someone who is (really or notionally) under....
TAXES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 29, 2026.
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