This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (16 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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