Crossword clue

“Teresa of ___”

This clue appeared as 99-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AVILA
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Teresa of ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 18, 2026 as 99-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Teresa of ___” clue?+

The answer is AVILA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 18, 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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