This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, May 7, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ Y
Show the answer
About the answer
THEY as a word: (transitive) To refer to (someone, sometimes especially someone who does not use gender-neutral pronouns) using they/them pronouns.
THEY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
More clues from this puzzle
- A-___ (top-quality) (1 Across)
- B-___ (decent grade) (4 Across)
- C-___ (group of execs) (5 Across)
- Fails to be (6 Across)
- The center, guards and tackles on an N.F.L. team, for short (1 Down)
- Like the taste of browned butter (2 Down)
- Language suffix (3 Down)
- Helpful label by a door handle (4 Down)
Play today's Mini Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers