This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 30, 2026 (17 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.
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Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ _ K
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About the answer
TIMESINK as a word: Alternative spelling of time sink. [(informal) Something that consumes a great deal of time, usually with little or no benefit; a waste of time.].
TIMESINK has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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