This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 30, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ S
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TEES as a word: A river in the counties of County Durham and North Yorkshire, north east England. The river flows through the city of Middlesbrough; A hamlet in Alberta, Canada.
TEES has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 28, 2025.
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