This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025 (54 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
T _ _
Show the answer
About the answer
TUX as a word: A cuddly cartoon penguin, the official Linux mascot; (colloquial) Clipping of tuxedo [A typically black formal jacket worn by men.].
TUX has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Vibe (48 Down)
- Founder of the record label Aftermath (49 Down)
- One direction (51 Down)
- Part of a Greek Row, informally (52 Down)
- Cara ___ (Italian term of affection) (56 Down)
- Prez with a V.P. nicknamed "Cactus Jack" (57 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers