This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026 (63 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (99 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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NYT Crossword, March 16, 2026, 63 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAI as a word: A fish, the Japanese bream; A branch of the Tai-Kadai language family, including Thai, Lao, Shan, and Zhuang.
TAI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
NYT Crossword, February 15, 2026, 99 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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