This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (56 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ _ E
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TOOLATE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 3, 2026.
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