Crossword clue
“Tree whose name comes phonetically between "tee" and "vee"”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 13, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
YEWLetters3
Starts withY
Ends withW
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Tree whose name comes phonetically between "tee" and "vee"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 13, 2025 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Y and ends with W.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Tree whose name comes phonetically between "tee" and "vee"” clue?+
The answer is YEW (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 13, 2025.
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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