This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (39 Across) and the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (41 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
NYT Crossword, July 15, 2026, 39 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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EST as a word: (obsolete) Grace; favour; Esther, the book of Esther.
EST has been an answer 17 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
NYT Crossword, April 28, 2026, 41 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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