This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 31, 2026 (54 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 _ _ S
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TANS as a word: (Ireland, British) The Black and Tans, a British irregular army group operating against Irish republicans in the War of Independence 1920/21.
TANS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 21, 2025.
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