Crossword answer
TAO
3 letters · Used for 61 different clues · 145 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 21, 2026
Letter pattern
TAO
Clues that lead to TAO
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal3New York TimesAug 21, 2026
"___ Te Ching"3USA TodayAug 20, 2026
Chinese religious word that means "the way"3Everyday Puzzles DailyAug 10, 2026
Fields Medal winner Terence3New York TimesAug 7, 2026
Eastern path3Eugene ShefferAug 4, 2026
Eastern “way”3Thomas JosephJul 30, 2026
Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence3USA TodayJul 16, 2026
Principle in the "I Ching"3USA TodayJul 15, 2026
Confucian concept3NewsdayJul 5, 2026
Path to spiritual harmony3New York TimesJun 4, 2026
Confucian "way"3New York TimesMay 14, 2026
Fields medalist Terence3New York TimesApr 16, 2026
Eastern philosophy3New York TimesApr 4, 2026
"The ___ of Pooh"3New York TimesMar 15, 2026
Citrus portmanteau3New York TimesMar 12, 2026
Chinese "way" of life3Daily ThemedMar 9, 2026
Chinese "path of virtue"3Daily ThemedJan 30, 2026
Mathematician Terence3New York TimesJan 7, 2026
Confucianism principle3NewsdayNov 30, 2025
"The ___ of Pooh" (1982 best seller)3New York TimesNov 11, 2025
"Path" of Chinese philosophy (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedOct 26, 2025
"Path" of Chinese philosophy3Daily ThemedJul 15, 2025
Philosopher's "way"3New York TimesJul 6, 2025
Chinese "way"3Daily ThemedJul 2, 2025
Philosophy associated with 7-Across3New York TimesJun 28, 2025
Confucian ideal3NewsdayJun 20, 2025
Lao Tzu philosophy3Daily ThemedMay 21, 2025
Lao-Tzu's philosophy (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedMay 6, 2025
Principle of an East Asian religion3NewsdayApr 10, 2025
Chinese path3Daily ThemedMar 30, 2025
Principle behind yin and yang3New York TimesMar 23, 2025
Lao Tzu's philosophy3Daily ThemedFeb 19, 2025
Lao-tzu's philosophy3Daily ThemedOct 30, 2024
Chinese principle3Daily ThemedOct 20, 2024
Chinese philosophy of harmony3Daily ThemedAug 24, 2024
Chinese philosophy3Daily ThemedAug 18, 2024
Eastern spiritual philosophy3Daily ThemedMay 20, 2024
Chinese "way" (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedApr 24, 2024
Lao-Tzu's "path"3Daily ThemedApr 6, 2024
Chinese principle or a grain in reverse3Daily ThemedMar 28, 2024
Confucian path3Daily ThemedFeb 6, 2024
It's philosophically rational to give thanks for love3Evening StandardNov 23, 2023
Chinese "way" of harmony3Daily ThemedNov 17, 2023
"Truth," in Chinese philosophy (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedNov 11, 2023
Concept behind yin and yang (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedOct 25, 2023
"The way," in Chinese philosophy3Daily ThemedSep 4, 2023
"The ___ of Pooh," Benjamin Hoff book about an Eastern belief system3Daily ThemedAug 8, 2023
Eastern spiritual path3Daily ThemedAug 2, 2023
Chinese "path of virtue" (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedJul 8, 2023
"The way," to certain Chinese philosophers3Daily ThemedMay 12, 2023
Eastern "way" to enlightenment3Daily ThemedMar 8, 2023
Chinese spiritual "path"3Daily ThemedJan 23, 2023
Lao-Tzu's "path" (anagram of "oat")3Daily ThemedJan 9, 2023
Chinese philosopher's principle3Daily ThemedAug 4, 2022
Confucian principle3Daily ThemedJul 16, 2022
Lao Tzu principle3Daily ThemedJul 5, 2022
Lao-Tzu philosophy3Daily ThemedMar 11, 2022
Chinese philosophy related to the concepts of yin and yang3Daily ThemedJan 17, 2022
Truth, in Chinese philosophy3Daily ThemedJan 6, 2022
"Eternally nameless" Chinese principle3Daily ThemedAug 12, 2021
Lao Tzu's "way"3Daily ThemedJun 26, 2021
About TAO in crosswords
TAO is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 145 times in our database across 61 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal” in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026.
Other 3-letter answers
GABGift of the ___ (ability to talk well)
FEDSupplied by a G-man
CHADim sum brew
REPOne leg press, say
PJSBedtime clothing for kids, for short
SKY"Reach for the ___" (Woody's line in "Toy Story")
STDCriterion: Abbr.
NOGEggy yuletide beverage
ALA___ mode (fashionable): 2 wds.
BOOJeer
ABEHonest politician
GIG___ economy
LESHe gets a bit of shut-eye at "13 Down"
DOCPhysician, for short
Every appearance of TAO (145)
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Aug 21, 2026
Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal · New York Times · 22 Across
Aug 20, 2026
"___ Te Ching" · USA Today · 54 Across
Aug 10, 2026
Chinese religious word that means "the way" · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 9
Aug 7, 2026
Fields Medal winner Terence · New York Times · 53 Down
Aug 4, 2026
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Jul 30, 2026
Eastern “way” · Thomas Joseph · 23 Across
Jul 28, 2026
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Jul 20, 2026
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Across
Jul 17, 2026
"___ Te Ching" · USA Today · 29 Down
Jul 16, 2026
Mathematician and Fields Medal winner Terence · USA Today · 8 Down
Jul 15, 2026
Principle in the "I Ching" · USA Today · 18 Down
Jul 5, 2026
Confucian concept · Newsday · Across
Jun 29, 2026
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 52 Down
Jun 4, 2026
Path to spiritual harmony · New York Times · 56 Across
May 14, 2026
Confucian "way" · New York Times · 18 Across
Apr 16, 2026
Fields medalist Terence · New York Times · 2 Down
Apr 6, 2026
"___ Te Ching" · New York Times · 64 Down
Apr 4, 2026
Eastern philosophy · New York Times · 57 Down
Mar 15, 2026
"The ___ of Pooh" · New York Times · 121 Down
Mar 12, 2026
Citrus portmanteau · New York Times · 23 Across
Mar 9, 2026
Chinese "way" of life · Daily Themed · 24 Across
Feb 5, 2026
Confucian "way" · New York Times · 58 Down
Jan 30, 2026
Chinese "path of virtue" · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Jan 7, 2026
Mathematician Terence · New York Times · 40 Across
Jan 1, 2026
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 55 Down
Nov 30, 2025
Confucianism principle · Newsday · Down
Nov 21, 2025
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Nov 11, 2025
"The ___ of Pooh" (1982 best seller) · New York Times · 60 Down
Oct 26, 2025
"Path" of Chinese philosophy (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Oct 1, 2025
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Aug 7, 2025
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
Jul 21, 2025
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Jul 19, 2025
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down
Jul 15, 2025
"Path" of Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Jul 6, 2025
Philosopher's "way" · New York Times · 87 Across
Jul 2, 2025
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 56 Across
Jun 28, 2025
Philosophy associated with 7-Across · New York Times · 38 Across
Jun 20, 2025
Confucian ideal · Newsday · Across
May 21, 2025
Lao Tzu philosophy · Daily Themed · 44 Across
May 6, 2025
Lao-Tzu's philosophy (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 39 Across
Apr 25, 2025
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 60 Across
Apr 10, 2025
Principle of an East Asian religion · Newsday · Down
Mar 30, 2025
Chinese path · Daily Themed · 35 Down
Mar 23, 2025
Principle behind yin and yang · New York Times · 117 Down
Feb 23, 2025
Confucian concept · New York Times · 107 Down
Feb 19, 2025
Lao Tzu's philosophy · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jan 26, 2025
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 43 Down
Jan 24, 2025
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Down
Jan 14, 2025
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Dec 7, 2024
Chinese way of life · Daily Themed · 41 Down
Nov 25, 2024
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Oct 30, 2024
Lao-tzu's philosophy · Daily Themed · 23 Down
Oct 25, 2024
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Oct 22, 2024
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down
Oct 21, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Down
Oct 20, 2024
Chinese principle · Daily Themed · 39 Across
Oct 12, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Oct 10, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Across
Oct 5, 2024
Chinese principle · Daily Themed · 36 Across
Oct 1, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down
Sep 7, 2024
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Aug 29, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Aug 24, 2024
Chinese philosophy of harmony · Daily Themed · 38 Across
Aug 18, 2024
Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Aug 4, 2024
Chinese "way of life" · Daily Themed · 21 Down
Jul 25, 2024
Chinese "path of virtue" · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Jul 20, 2024
Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 28 Down
Jun 28, 2024
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down
Jun 21, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
May 20, 2024
Eastern spiritual philosophy · Daily Themed · 48 Down
May 2, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Across
May 1, 2024
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 35 Down
Apr 24, 2024
Chinese "way" (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 42 Down
Apr 6, 2024
Lao-Tzu's "path" · Daily Themed · 57 Across
Mar 28, 2024
Chinese principle or a grain in reverse · Daily Themed · 30 Down
Mar 21, 2024
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 26 Across
Mar 2, 2024
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Down
Feb 12, 2024
"Path" of Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 50 Down
Feb 7, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Across
Feb 6, 2024
Confucian path · Daily Themed · 49 Down
Jan 5, 2024
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 18 Across
Jan 5, 2024
Chinese principle · Daily Themed · 13 Across
Dec 22, 2023
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down
Dec 13, 2023
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 13 Across
Nov 23, 2023
It's philosophically rational to give thanks for love · Evening Standard · 29 Across
Nov 17, 2023
Chinese "way" of harmony · Daily Themed · 22 Down
Nov 11, 2023
"Truth," in Chinese philosophy (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 16 Down
Nov 2, 2023
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Across
Oct 25, 2023
Concept behind yin and yang (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Oct 13, 2023
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 52 Across
Sep 6, 2023
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Sep 4, 2023
"The way," in Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Aug 25, 2023
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 53 Across
Aug 24, 2023
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down
Aug 8, 2023
"The ___ of Pooh," Benjamin Hoff book about an Eastern belief system · Daily Themed · 20 Across
Aug 3, 2023
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 33 Across
Aug 2, 2023
Eastern spiritual path · Daily Themed · 37 Across
Jul 19, 2023
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Jul 8, 2023
Chinese "path of virtue" (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 15 Across
May 12, 2023
"The way," to certain Chinese philosophers · Daily Themed · 52 Down
Apr 27, 2023
Chinese "path of virtue" · Daily Themed · 25 Down
Apr 14, 2023
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across
Mar 18, 2023
Lao-tzu's philosophy · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Mar 8, 2023
Eastern "way" to enlightenment · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Feb 27, 2023
Chinese "way" of life · Daily Themed · 59 Across
Feb 8, 2023
Confucian "way" · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Jan 23, 2023
Chinese spiritual "path" · Daily Themed · 25 Across
Jan 9, 2023
Lao-Tzu's "path" (anagram of "oat") · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Dec 24, 2022
Lao-tzu's philosophy · Daily Themed · 37 Down
Dec 20, 2022
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 52 Across
Nov 12, 2022
Chinese principle · Daily Themed · 19 Down
Oct 5, 2022
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 20 Down
Sep 21, 2022
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
Sep 7, 2022
Chinese "way" of life · Daily Themed · 45 Across
Aug 15, 2022
Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 63 Across
Aug 6, 2022
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Aug 4, 2022
Chinese philosopher's principle · Daily Themed · 17 Down
Jul 16, 2022
Confucian principle · Daily Themed · 53 Down
Jul 5, 2022
Lao Tzu principle · Daily Themed · 30 Across
Jun 28, 2022
Chinese principle · Daily Themed · 46 Across
Jun 16, 2022
Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 22 Across
May 31, 2022
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Across
May 29, 2022
"Path" of Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 6 Down
May 23, 2022
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Apr 7, 2022
Lao Tzu's philosophy · Daily Themed · 36 Across
Mar 23, 2022
Chinese "way" · Daily Themed · 23 Down
Mar 11, 2022
Lao-Tzu philosophy · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Feb 19, 2022
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Down
Feb 18, 2022
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Jan 17, 2022
Chinese philosophy related to the concepts of yin and yang · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Jan 6, 2022
Truth, in Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Oct 2, 2021
Chinese "way" of life · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Aug 12, 2021
"Eternally nameless" Chinese principle · Daily Themed · 23 Down
Jun 26, 2021
Lao Tzu's "way" · Daily Themed · 15 Across
Jun 6, 2021
Chinese philosophy · Daily Themed · 57 Across
May 26, 2021
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Down
May 7, 2021
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 2 Down
Feb 6, 2021
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Jan 8, 2021
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 55 Across
Jan 1, 2021
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Dec 26, 2020
Eastern path · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across
Jul 16, 2020
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 47 Across
Jun 18, 2020
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 30 Across
Jun 3, 2020
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Across
May 19, 2020
Eastern “way” · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Down