Crossword clue
“Mathematician Terence”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
TAOLetters3
Starts withT
Ends withO
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Mathematician Terence” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 7, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with T and ends with O.
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What is the answer to the “Mathematician Terence” clue?+
The answer is TAO (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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