“Reason for overtime” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TIE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reason for overtime”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 17, 2025, where it runs at 61 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 17, 2025.