This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (100 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 _ _ E
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TIRE as a word: (intransitive) To become sleepy or weary; (transitive) To make sleepy or weary.
TIRE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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