This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (55 Down). 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 _ _ _ D
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TEPID as a word: Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool; Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.
TEPID has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 12, 2026.
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