This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (9 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: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ A
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ELSA as a word: A female given name from German or Hebrew.
ELSA has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 9, 2025.
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