This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TEE as a word: (golf) A flat area of ground from which players hit their first shots on a golf hole; (sports) A usually wooden or plastic peg from which a ball is kicked or hit.
TEE has been an answer 22 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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