This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 (32 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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THE as a word: (with a superlative adjective) Beyond all others; With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
THE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 24, 2025.
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