What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ tight" from December 18, 2025?

Crossword clue

“___ tight”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

SIT

Letters3

Starts withS

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Dec 18, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ tight” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 18, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ tight” clue?+

The answer is SIT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 18, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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