This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, February 22, 2026 (73 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ E
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EDIE as a word: A diminutive of the female given name Edith, also used as a formal given name; A surname.
EDIE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 14, 2025.
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