Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal
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Terence Tao is the Australian-American mathematician who won the 2006 Fields Medal. The answer is his surname.
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The answer to “Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal” in the New York Times crossword is TAO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 22-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal” answer
TAO (3 letters)
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What does TAO mean?
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(noun)
- (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behaviour, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism
When else has “Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal” appeared?
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August 21, 2026 (most recent) → TAO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal”?
The answer is TAO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal”?
3 letters: TAO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 22-Across.
Can “Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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