This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ L
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TALL as a word: (of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall; (of a building, etc.) Having its top a long way up; having a great vertical (and often greater than horizontal) extent.
TALL has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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