This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (12 Down). 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.
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Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ N
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About the answer
TEEN as a word: Synonym of teenager: a person between 13 and 19 years old (inclusive); Of or having to do with teenagers; teenage.
TEEN has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 10, 2025.
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