Crossword clue

“Underwear that's barely there”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THONG
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withG
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Underwear that's barely there” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with G, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Underwear that's barely there” clue?+

The answer is THONG (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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