This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (45 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 _ _ H
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ETCH as a word: (figuratively) To make a lasting impression; To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also ....
ETCH has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
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