This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (5 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.
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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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