This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (45 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TARPS as a word: A tarpaulin; To cover something with a tarpaulin.
TARPS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 11, 2026.
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