This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (28 Down). 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 _ _ _ A
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TIBIA as a word: (anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone; A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal.
TIBIA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 23, 2026.
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