Crossword answer
THONG
5 letters · Used for 11 different clues · 20 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 29, 2026
Letter pattern
THONG
Clues that lead to THONG
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Underwear that's barely there5New York TimesJun 29, 2026
Strip of leather5Evening StandardMar 30, 2026
Strap5Daily ExpressMar 24, 2026
Host runs out in revealing swimsuit5The IndependentFeb 23, 2026
It's a small thing to put on the song Cockney chap's forgotten5The IndependentFeb 17, 2026
Skimpy underwear article5The IndependentJan 27, 2026
Minimal coverage provider?5New York TimesDec 5, 2025
Strip of tuna niçoise on base of veg5The IndependentNov 19, 2025
Skimpy underwear item5The IndependentOct 14, 2025
Skimpy beachwear5Eugene ShefferFeb 28, 2025
Daring swimwear5Eugene ShefferSep 18, 2023
About THONG in crosswords
THONG is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 20 times in our database across 11 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Underwear that's barely there” in the New York Times crossword on June 29, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
MELEEFree-for-all
TRESSLock of hair
DODGEEvade
ISLETKey
NAMEDIdentified
SWEATResult of a hot pursuit?
BOONE"Mystical Magical" singer Benson
STOLETook without permission
DRUNK"Punch-__ Love": Paul Thomas Anderson film
OLDIEThrowback hit
VISTAView
TARRYHang around waiting for the feathers?
AWMAN"Get serious, bro!"
PLUMPFluff, like pillows
Every appearance of THONG (20)
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Jun 29, 2026
Underwear that's barely there · New York Times · 13 Down
Mar 30, 2026
Strip of leather · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Mar 24, 2026
Strap · Daily Express · 20 Across
Feb 23, 2026
Host runs out in revealing swimsuit · The Independent · 15 Across
Feb 17, 2026
It's a small thing to put on the song Cockney chap's forgotten · The Independent · 18 Across
Jan 27, 2026
Skimpy underwear article · The Independent · 16 Down
Dec 5, 2025
Minimal coverage provider? · New York Times · 37 Down
Nov 19, 2025
Strip of tuna niçoise on base of veg · The Independent · 25 Down
Oct 14, 2025
Skimpy underwear item · The Independent · 18 Down
Mar 24, 2025
Strap · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Feb 28, 2025
Skimpy beachwear · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
Feb 25, 2025
Strap · Evening Standard · 40 Across
Dec 31, 2024
Strip of leather · The Independent · 23 Across
Sep 18, 2023
Daring swimwear · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Jul 14, 2022
Daring swimwear · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Dec 30, 2021
Daring swimwear · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Dec 24, 2020
Strip of leather · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Jul 31, 2019
Strap · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Jan 17, 2019
Strap · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Dec 21, 2018
Strap · Evening Standard · 40 Across