Crossword clue

“Service with cups and saucers”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TEASE
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Service with cups and saucers” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 16, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Service with cups and saucers” clue?+

The answer is TEASE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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