This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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About the answer
TETE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 22, 2026.
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