This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 8 squares
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T _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ _ S
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TOPKNOTS as a word: A decorative knot of hair on the crown of the head, sometimes having ribbons or feathers; A decorative headdress.
TOPKNOTS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 8, 2026.
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