This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TAI as a word: A fish, the Japanese bream; A branch of the Tai-Kadai language family, including Thai, Lao, Shan, and Zhuang.
TAI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 3, 2026.
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