This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (33 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.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ A
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TESSA as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Teresa, from Ancient Greek; (British, finance, historical) Acronym of tax-exempt special savings account.
TESSA has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 30, 2025.
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