This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 1, 2025 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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E _ _
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ERA as a word: A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year; (informal) An indefinite period of time in one’s life characterized by a particular interest.
ERA has been an answer 36 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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