This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (12 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: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ R
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TIER as a word: A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another; A rank or grade; a stratum.
TIER has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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