This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (57 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAX as a word: Money or goods collected by a government (or an entity to whom the government has delegated this power, e.g. in tax farming) to fund itself and its services,...; A charge (of money, food, labor, etc) collected by a person, organization, etc; something required (exacted) from someone who is (really or notionally) under....
TAX has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 12, 2026.
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