This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (48 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 _ _ S
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TRES as a word: (music) A three-course stringed instrument similar to a guitar; the Cuban variant has six strings, and the Puerto Rican has nine; A male given name.
TRES has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 7, 2026.
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