This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (4 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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THEME as a word: A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic; A recurring idea; a motif.
THEME has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 27, 2026.
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