This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026 (48 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TIDE as a word: The daily fluctuation in the level of the sea caused by the gravitational influence of the moon and the sun; The associated flow of water.
TIDE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 15, 2025.
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