This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (21 Across). 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 _ _ _ T
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TREAT as a word: (transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward; (transitive) To provide (someone) with something special and pleasant.
TREAT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 7, 2026.
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