"The ___ is …" — THING — New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026
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Clue
"The ___ is …" (5)
Answer
The answer to "The ___ is …" is Thing (5 letters).
Why does Thing fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where "The ___ is …" points to THING as the missing word. Thing is a general noun referring to any object, entity, matter, or concept that can be discussed or considered. The phrase "The thing is" serves as a common conversational opener used to introduce an important point, explanation, or clarification in everyday speech. This idiomatic expression helps speakers transition to the crux of their argument or the key issue they want to address.
What does "The ___ is …" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
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noun
•a word puzzle with intersecting horizontal and vertical words
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue "The ___ is …" has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
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What does Thing mean?
noun
•That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
•A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
verb
•To express as a thing; to reify.
Origin of the word Thing
•origin: Old Norse 'þing'
•period: Old English
The word originally meant 'assembly' or 'meeting' and is preserved in the name of Iceland's parliament, the Althing, which was established in 930 AD and is one of the world's oldest parliaments.
How to use Thing in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Thing.
•“The thing is, we need to leave early if we want to avoid traffic.”
•“I can't find that thing I was looking for in the garage.”
•“The most important thing to remember is to double-check your work.”
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Frequently asked questions about "The ___ is …"
- What is the answer to "The ___ is …"?
- The answer is Thing (5 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "The ___ is …" have?
- The answer has 5 letters: Thing.
- How many times has "The ___ is …" appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
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