This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TOMES as a word: A surname originating as a patronymic.
TOMES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 15, 2026.
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