This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (70 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ N
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About the answer
TEEN as a word: Synonym of teenager: a person between 13 and 19 years old (inclusive); Of or having to do with teenagers; teenage.
TEEN has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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