What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "___ one and only" from January 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ one and only”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

THE

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withE

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 26, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “___ one and only” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 26, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “___ one and only” clue?+

The answer is THE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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