This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 9, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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TEA as a word: (uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant; (uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
TEA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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