What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Many middle schoolers" from February 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Many middle schoolers”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

TWEENS

Letters6

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 15, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Many middle schoolers” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 15, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Many middle schoolers” clue?+

The answer is TWEENS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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