Waiter's bonus — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the October 24 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
October 24 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword October 24 2026
TIP
October 13 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword October 13 2025
TIP
June 5 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword June 5 2025
TIP
December 31 2021
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword December 31 2021
TIP
October 27 2021
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword October 27 2021
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
"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
Legally prohibit
BAN
3
"___ me up, Scotty!" (Captain Kirk misquote)
BEAM
4
___-mo (video setting)
SLO
3
Tic-tac-toe winning row, perhaps
OOO
3
10K or marathon, e.g.
RACE
4
Spherical celestial object
ORB
3
___ car (second-hand)
USED
4
Drop from the eye
TEAR
4
Building construction spot
SITE
4
Yummy ___, breakfast staple of orange-cream flavored cereal whose bandaged mascot might remind you of ancient Egypt
MUMMY
5
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