Did you ever play ‘Pin the ____ on the Donkey’ at a party?

Get the answer to the NYT Spelling Bee clue “Did you ever play ‘Pin the ____ on the Donkey’ at a party?”, starting with the letters ta.
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This clue was used on August 9, 2025.

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