This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (43 Across). 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.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TIN as a word: (uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn; (metonymic) Iron or steel sheet metal that is coated with tin as an anticorrosion protectant.
TIN has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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