This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (60 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.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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TEX as a word: A masculine nickname, especially for a Texan; A milligram per meter, a unit of linear mass density for thread or fiber.
TEX has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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