This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 25, 2026 (11 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ E
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TAME as a word: (chiefly of animals) Accustomed to human contact; (chiefly of animals) Docile or tranquil towards humans.
TAME has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
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