This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026 (47 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: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ C
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TRAGIC as a word: Causing great sadness or suffering; Relating to tragedy in a literary work.
TRAGIC has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 28, 2026.
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