Waiter's bonus — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the October 13 2025 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
Bartender's bonus
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
"Just a ___ of the hat! Slight nod and a touch is all you need to show respect."
TIP
3
Waiter's reward
TIP
3
"Don't ___ your foot in your mouth" ("Don't do anything embarrassing")
PUT
3
Summertime home-cooling appliances: Abbr.
ACS
3
From head to ___ (all over the body)
TOE
3
China's continent
ASIA
4
Day after Wednesday, for short
THU
3
Elbow's site
ARM
3
Short snoozes
NAPS
4
___ of the tongue (something said by mistake)
SLIP
4
Yoga class need
MAT
3
Your furry companion
PET
3
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