Crossword clue

“"The ___ is …"”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
THING
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withG
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “"The ___ is …"” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 29, 2026 as 2-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.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 29, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"The ___ is …"” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 29, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for March 29, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.