This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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ENT as a word: (medicine) An otorhinolaryngologist; an ear, nose and throat doctor; (fantasy) A large, fictional, humanoid, walking tree in works by J. R. R. Tolkien.
ENT has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 1, 2025.
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