Crossword answer
TONSIL
6 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 9, 2026
Letter pattern
TONSIL
Clues that lead to TONSIL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Lump in one's throat6New York TimesJun 9, 2026
Mass of lymphoid tissue on side of throat (6)6The SunMar 30, 2026
Loads I like, initially, in body part (6)6The SunMar 30, 2026
Neighbor of the uvula6New York TimesNov 29, 2025
Throat tissue often removed6NewsdaySep 30, 2025
It can be a pain in the neck6New York TimesAug 24, 2025
Throat part6Eugene ShefferOct 2, 2024
About TONSIL in crosswords
TONSIL is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Lump in one's throat” in the New York Times crossword on June 9, 2026.
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Every appearance of TONSIL (8)
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Jun 9, 2026
Lump in one's throat · New York Times · 40 Across
Mar 30, 2026
Mass of lymphoid tissue on side of throat (6) · The Sun · 17 Down
Mar 30, 2026
Loads I like, initially, in body part (6) · The Sun · 17 Down
Nov 29, 2025
Neighbor of the uvula · New York Times · 28 Down
Sep 30, 2025
Throat tissue often removed · Newsday · Down
Aug 24, 2025
It can be a pain in the neck · New York Times · 27 Across
Oct 2, 2024
Throat part · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Nov 21, 2020
Throat part · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down