This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026 (6 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: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TED as a word: A nickname for the male given names Edward, Theodore, Thaddeus, and Edmund; (informal) A Teddy boy.
TED has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 29, 2025.
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