Crossword clue

“Gets even with?”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
TIES
Letters4
Starts withT
Ends withS
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
May 23, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Gets even with?” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gets even with?” clue?+

The answer is TIES (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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