This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 9 squares
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T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D
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About the answer
TRADEWIND as a word: Alternative form of trade wind. [A steady wind that blows from east to west above and below the equator.].
TRADEWIND has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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