This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 4 squares
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T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TIME as a word: (uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events; (uncountable) The feeling of the passage of events and their relative duration, as experienced by an individual.
TIME has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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