This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (29 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ T
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TEAT as a word: (anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female therian mammals, milk is secreted; An artificial nipple used for bottle-feeding infants.
TEAT has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 7, 2025.
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