This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026 (36 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ E
Show the answer
About the answer
TEPEE as a word: Alternative form of teepee. [A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.].
TEPEE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 2, 2026.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- Keep coming up (28 Across)
- One might lead to pay back (30 Across)
- Make some introductions, say (34 Across)
- The Cowboys of the N.C.A.A. (35 Across)
- Emotional manipulation tactic (37 Across)
- Meaty meal (39 Across)
- Attraction on the western side of Carson Range (40 Across)
- "Oof!" (41 Across)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers