This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (39 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ Y
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TEARY as a word: Of a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry; Of eyes, filled with tears.
TEARY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since July 6, 2026.
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