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NYT Midi Crossword · 5-Across · 3 letters

Aunt, in Spanish NYT Midi Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 26, 2026

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The three-letter Spanish word normally carries an accent over the i.

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Answer

TIA

How the short form works

TIA is the standard three-letter crossword rendering of the Spanish family word tía, with the accent omitted in the grid.

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The phrase "in Spanish" requests a direct translation rather than a synonym.

Expanded meaning

Tia, written tía with an accent in Spanish, means aunt.

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5-Across in NYT Midi Crossword puzzle for August 26, 2026.

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