This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 8 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ _ _ N
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About the answer
EMOTICON as a word: A graphical representation of a particular emotion of the writer, used especially in SMS, email, or other electronic communication; An image or graphic icon used to represent such emotions; an emoji.
EMOTICON has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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