This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (8 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TIE as a word: A knot; a fastening; A knot of hair, as at the back of a wig.
TIE has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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