What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "The first "T" in TNT" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The first "T" in TNT”

This clue appeared as 63-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TRI

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withI

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “The first "T" in TNT” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 63-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “The first "T" in TNT” clue?+

The answer is TRI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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