"It is at the ___ of my tongue!" ("I almost remember!") — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 21 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
TIP
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
January 21 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword January 21 2026
TIP
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
Bartender's bonus
TIP
3
"It was at the ___ of my tongue!"
TIP
3
"___ of the iceberg"
TIP
3
Bellboy's reward
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
___ secret (confidential)
TOP
3
Best ___ (groom's aid)
MAN
3
Letters before a nickname
AKA
3
Mind, body, and ___
SOUL
4
Santa's tiny helper
ELF
3
Contact ___ (eyewear)
LENS
4
Behind schedule, say
LATE
4
Home or cell number, for short
TEL
3
Vegas attraction with slot machines
CASINO
6
"Found it!" expression
AHA
3
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