This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ T
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TART as a word: A type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, now typically containing jelly (US) / jam (UK) or conserve, or sometimes other fillings (chocolate, custard, eg...; Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.
TART has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 24, 2026.
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