This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (55 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ D
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TEND as a word: (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.); To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
TEND has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 14, 2026.
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