This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 (50 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
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ETCHED as a word: Cut or dug into the surface as by etching; (of a muscle, body part or person) Toned and with a well-defined musculature.
ETCHED has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 2, 2025.
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