This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TED as a word: A nickname for the male given names Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, and Edmund; (informal) A Teddy boy.
TED has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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