This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TKOS as a word: (martial arts) Initialism of technical knockout. [(martial arts) A knockout declared by a referee in cases where a participant is sufficiently injured, unbal...; Initialism of Tseung Kwan O. [An area and town in Sai Kung district, New Territories, Hong Kong.].
TKOS has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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