This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TAME as a word: (chiefly of animals) Accustomed to human contact; (chiefly of animals) Docile or tranquil towards humans.
TAME has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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