This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026 (29 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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TEM as a word: (uncountable) Initialism of transmission electron microscopy. [A form of electron microscopy in which a beam of electrons is transmitted through a thin layer...; (countable) Initialism of transmission electron microscope. [A form of electron microscope in which a beam of electrons is transmitted through a thin layer o....
TEM has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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