This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 30, 2026 (22 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TAN as a word: A light, brown-like colour; A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
TAN has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 6, 2025.
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