This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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About the answer
TELE as a word: According to Jacob L. Moreno, a mutual connection or rapport between people that is not a mere one-way process like empathy or transference; (informal) A Fender Telecaster electric guitar.
TELE 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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