This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (47 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ N
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ENSIGN as a word: A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour; (nautical) The principal flag or banner flown by a ship (usually at the stern) to indicate nationality.
ENSIGN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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