This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (18 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 _ _ _ _ R
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EASTER as a word: (Christianity) A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon th...; (Christianity) Eastertide (“the period from Easter to Whitsun”).
EASTER 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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