Explosive block in Minecraft
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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TNT is an explosive block in Minecraft. A player can ignite it with flint and steel or trigger it with redstone; after a short fuse, it explodes and damages nearby blocks and entities. Players may use it to clear terrain or set traps, though the blast can destroy useful materials too. Its red-and-white block design carries the familiar TNT label.
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The answer to “Explosive block in Minecraft” in the New York Times crossword is TNT — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 14-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Explosive block in Minecraft” answer
TNT (3 letters)
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → TNT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Explosive block in Minecraft”?
The answer is TNT, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Explosive block in Minecraft”?
3 letters: TNT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 14-Down.
Can “Explosive block in Minecraft” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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The full grid for October 12, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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