This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (19 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
"Abbr." or "for short" means the answer is itself an abbreviation or a shortened form.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ D
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About the answer
ESTD as a word: Abbreviation of established; Abbreviation of estimated.
ESTD has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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