This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 15, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TEA as a word: (uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant; (uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
TEA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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