This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 13, 2025 (63 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TIP as a word: The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil; A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.
TIP has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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