This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ E
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TEASE as a word: (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way; (transitive) To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
TEASE has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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