Crossword clue

“It typically has a string attached”

This clue appeared as 85-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
TEABAG
Letters6
Starts withT
Ends withG
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 8, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “It typically has a string attached” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 8, 2026 as 85-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “It typically has a string attached” clue?+

The answer is TEABAG (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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