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Holiday whose name means "festival" NYT Crossword Clue

126D | 3 letters

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Explanation

Why This Answer Fits

TET is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Holiday whose name means "festival"". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 126D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: TET in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _.
Clue type: Reference clue.
TET has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 126D.

Answer history

Other NYT Crossword Clues Using TET

Vietnamese holiday Daily / 64A / 3 letters

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Holiday whose name means "festival"", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
This clue appears at 126D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 126D

Answer length 3

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 21, 2026 Daily / 126D / 3 letters

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