This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (51 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
How to read this clue
"E.g." means the clue gives an example, and the answer names the group it belongs to.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ T
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About the answer
EDIT as a word: To change a text, or a document; A change to the text of a document.
EDIT has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 1, 2025.
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