This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026 (55 Across). 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TANS as a word: (Ireland, British) The Black and Tans, a British irregular army group operating against Irish republicans in the War of Independence 1920/21.
TANS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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