Tough thing to be in Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Tough thing to be in” from the New York Times crossword of September 12, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
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SPOT is the answer to “Tough thing to be in”. It means to mark with spots (small, roundish discolorations).
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To mark with spots (small, roundish discolorations).
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PSTO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Stereotypical name for a Dalmatian”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Tough thing to be in”?
SPOT, 4 letters: to mark with spots (small, roundish discolorations).
When was “Tough thing to be in” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of September 12, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with S.