What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence" from July 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

TAO

Letters3

Starts withT

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence” clue?+

The answer is TAO (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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