This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (25 Down). 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 _ _ _ S
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TEENS as a word: The time of life between thirteen and nineteen years old; the teenage years; The numbers between thirteen and nineteen (inclusive).
TEENS has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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