This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TONES as a word: (music) A specific pitch; (music) (in the diatonic scale) An interval of a major second.
TONES has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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