This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 5, 2025 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ D
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TEARED as a word: A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation; (transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
TEARED has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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