This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 24, 2025 (21 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 _ _ Y
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TREY as a word: A male given name from English of modern usage, derived from the nickname; A nickname for someone who is the third person in the family sharing his father's name.
TREY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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