This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (38 Across). 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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ELI as a word: A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin; A student at Yale University.
ELI has been an answer 23 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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