This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 12, 2025.
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