This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (52 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: 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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