This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (86 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ E
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TEASE as a word: (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way; (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
TEASE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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