This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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TEAMS as a word: groups of individuals (human or non-human) working together to achieve their goal.
TEAMS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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