This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TONES as a word: (music) A specific pitch; (music) (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
TONES has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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