This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (40 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TANS as a word: (Ireland, British) The Black and Tans, a British irregular army group operating against Irish republicans in the War of Independence 1920/21.
TANS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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