This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ E
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TEMPE as a word: A city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States; A suburb in Inner West council area, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
TEMPE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 6, 2026.
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