This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (47 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ S
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TEASES as a word: (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way; (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
TEASES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 18, 2026.
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