Covers a tree in bathroom rolls, in a classic prank NYT Crossword Clue
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The answer to "Covers a tree in bathroom rolls, in a classic prank" is TPS.
This clue describes a well-known prank where people throw rolls of toilet paper over the branches of a tree, draping it with long, white streamers. The act is called "TPing" or "toilet-papering", with TP being shorthand for toilet paper. The clue uses the plural form TPS to match the grammatical structure, implying “does this prank” rather than the object itself.
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers – 8th August 2025
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