This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 13, 2026 (42 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ S
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About the answer
EYES as a word: an American crime drama television series starring Tim Daly as Harlan Judd that aired on ABC from March 30 to April 27, 2005; a maze shooter arcade video game created by Miami-based developer Digitrex Techstar and published in 1982 by Rock-Ola.
EYES has been an answer 17 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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