Bartender's bonus — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the June 12 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
TIP
3 letters
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Cash left for a waiter
TIP
3
It's left for a waiter, usually
TIP
3
What to do to hats and waiters
TIP
3
15% of a restaurant bill, perhaps
TIP
3
"It was at the ___ of my tongue!"
TIP
3
"___ of the iceberg"
TIP
3
Bellboy's reward
TIP
3
"It is at the ___ of my tongue!" ("I almost remember!")
TIP
3
Token of appreciation given to a waiter
TIP
3
Waiter's bonus
TIP
3
"Just a ___ of the hat! Slight nod and a touch is all you need to show respect."
TIP
3
Waiter's reward
TIP
3
Beanie or fedora, e.g.
HAT
3
Sample some tea, say
SIP
3
"You ___ what I mean?" ("Do you relate?")
KNOW
4
"Bravo!" at a stadium
OLE
3
___ Lisa (painting at the Louvre)
MONA
4
Magician's letters before "cadabra"
ABRA
4
Group that checks bags at the airport: Abbr.
TSA
3
Make ___ meet (earn just enough money to survive)
ENDS
4
From ___ to riches
RAGS
4
Not striped, as a billiard ball
SOLID
5
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