This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 2, 2026 (18 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 _ _ R
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TIER as a word: A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another; A rank or grade; a stratum.
TIER has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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