What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Letter-shaped groove for a fastener" from June 2, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Letter-shaped groove for a fastener”

This clue appeared as 69-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TSLOT

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 2, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Letter-shaped groove for a fastener” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 2, 2026 as 69-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Letter-shaped groove for a fastener” clue?+

The answer is TSLOT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 2, 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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