This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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TIL as a word: Sesame (plant: Sesamum indicum); Any of species Ocotea foetens in family Lauraceae, native to Madeira and the Canary Islands.
TIL has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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