This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025 (79 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ A
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TAPA as a word: Any appetizer or snack served in the evening as part of tapas; Seasoned slices of dried or cured meat in Filipino cuisine.
TAPA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 14, 2025.
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