What is the answer to "Tic-___-toe" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Tic-___-toe" is TAC (3 letters).

Tic-___-toe NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the June 28, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

TAC

3 letters · Down · last seen June 28, 2026

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