This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ L
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TOWEL as a word: A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath; (transitive) To dry by using a towel.
TOWEL has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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