“Tel ___” crossword clue
Answer
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V
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••••AVIV
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AVIV is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tel ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 25, 2026, where it runs at 77 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 25, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 25, 2026 grid61DV-shaped designs8 ltrs›66DMathematician Lovelace3 ltrs›72DWith, in Oise4 ltrs›73DExam marks5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 23, 2026NYT Crossword3 Down••••AVIVJan 25, 2026NYT Crossword77 Across••••AVIVBack to the full Jan 25, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.