Crossword clue
“They make low digits smaller”
This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.
Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
TOENAILSCISSORSLetters15
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels6
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They make low digits smaller” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 7, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with S, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “They make low digits smaller” clue?+
The answer is TOENAILSCISSORS (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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