This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (23 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TOTS as a word: A small child; A small amount of liquor, (particularly) a small measure of rum.
TOTS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 11, 2026.
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