This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 19, 2026 (60 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TINE as a word: A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb; A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
TINE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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