This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (35 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: 8 squares
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T _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ _ T
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TOUGHNUT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 19, 2026.
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