This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ C
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EXEC as a word: (informal) An executive; a person employed at the executive level; (computing, informal) To execute; to run.
EXEC has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 24, 2025.
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