This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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About the answer
TUDE as a word: Alternative spelling of 'tude. [(slang, US) Attitude, especially one of arrogance or hostility; swagger.].
TUDE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 30, 2026.
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