This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAP as a word: A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container; (by extension) An object with a tapering conical form like a tap (etymology 1, sense 1); specifically, ellipsis of taproot (“long, tapering root of a plant”).
TAP has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 13, 2026.
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