This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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About the answer
TOME as a word: A large or scholarly book; One in a series of volumes.
TOME has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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