Crossword answer
TOUGHNUT
8 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 1 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 19, 2026
Letter pattern
TOUGHNUT
Clues that lead to TOUGHNUT
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Metaphor for a challenging puzzle8New York TimesFeb 19, 2026
About TOUGHNUT in crosswords
TOUGHNUT is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 1 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Metaphor for a challenging puzzle” in the New York Times crossword on February 19, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
ARKANSASBible Belt state
REDONIONSalad ingredient
BIRDCALLSwan song?
TRUSTSTOLeaves in the care of
NOMATTERRegardless of
SARAJEVOCapital city known as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans"
ONANDOFFHappening intermittently (2,3,3)
SALESREPService promoter
VERBATIMWord for word (8)
TEDTALKSStreamed lectures
RUTHLESSHaving no pity (8)
CAUTIOUSPrudent (8)
INSPADESHow one might make bid, terribly (2,6)
FREDERICNames a couple of Chopin pieces
Every appearance of TOUGHNUT (1)
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Feb 19, 2026
Metaphor for a challenging puzzle · New York Times · 3 Down