This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ A
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About the answer
THEA as a word: A female given name from Ancient Greek (rather rare in English).
THEA has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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