This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 8, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ S
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About the answer
TEAMS as a word: groups of individuals (human or non-human) working together to achieve their goal.
TEAMS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 12, 2025.
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