This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ D
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About the answer
TREAD as a word: (intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample; (transitive) To step or walk upon.
TREAD has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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