This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026 (109 Down). 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 _ _ _ S
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EARNS as a word: (transitive) To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work; (transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or ....
EARNS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 2, 2026.
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