The first "T" in TNT Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“The first "T" in TNT”
THE ANSWER
TRI
The answer to “The first "T" in TNT” is TRI.
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NYT Crossword September 8 2026TRIFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “The first "T" in TNT” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on September 8 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Tri in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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