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
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Every appearance of TOUGHNUT (1)
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Feb 19, 2026
Metaphor for a challenging puzzle · New York Times · 3 Down