This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (54 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TOP as a word: The highest or uppermost part of something; (irrespective of present orientation) The part of something that is usually highest or uppermost.
TOP has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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