This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 31, 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: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ N
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TAVERN as a word: A restaurant or bar; (dated) A building containing a bar licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, and offering sleeping accommodations for travelers.
TAVERN 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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