This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (33 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ R
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TEAR as a word: A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation; (transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
TEAR has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.
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