This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (52 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ E
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TEASE as a word: (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way; (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
TEASE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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