This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (94 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 24, 2025 (54 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.
NYT Crossword, February 15, 2026, 94 Down
Answer length: 6 squares
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T _ _ _ _ _
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T _ _ _ _ T
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TOMTIT as a word: Alternative spelling of tom-tit. [Any of various birds in the Paridae family, especially the great tit (Parus major) or blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).].
TOMTIT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
NYT Crossword, October 24, 2025, 54 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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TIT as a word: (chiefly in the plural) A person's breast or nipple; (UK, Ireland, derogatory, slang) An idiot; a fool.
TIT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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