May 21, 2026 Daily / 2D / 6 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Floor covering in a Japanese tearoom NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 6-letter pattern.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Floor covering in a Japanese tearoom, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.
- A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 6-letter pattern.
- The answer slot has 6 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 2D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
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TATAMI
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
TATAMI is the 6-letter answer for the clue: Floor covering in a Japanese tearoom. The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 2D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TATAMI in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Language clue.
- TATAMI has 6 letters, matching the required slot for 2D.
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Answer length 6
Puzzle type Daily
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