NYT Crossword · 18 Across
“Tippy-top” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, March 22, 2026 as 18 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 18 Across
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- Mar 22, 2026 · 18 Across · 4 letters
- Aug 29, 2024 · 1 Across · 4 letters
- Apr 17, 2016 · 115 Across · 4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Tippy-top”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with A and ends with X, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Tippy-top” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 18 Across. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Tippy-top” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is APEX. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.