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Explosive compound, for short (crossword clue)

3 squares · Mini Crossword · May 2, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

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"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.

Answer length: 3 squares

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TNT as a word: (informal, erroneous) Dynamite; (Philippines, informal) An illegal immigrant.

TNT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 22, 2026.

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