This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (66 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: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TESS as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Teresa; A surname from German.
TESS has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 23, 2025.
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