This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (20 Across). 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: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ Y
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EMERY as a word: (petrology) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing; (transitive) To sand or polish with emery.
EMERY has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 30, 2026.
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