This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The asterisk marks a theme answer. It ties in to the puzzle's theme, which a "revealer" clue elsewhere in the grid usually explains.
Answer length: 10 squares
First letter
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First and last letters
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TOETHELINE
About the answer
TOETHELINE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 9, 2026.
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