This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 5 squares
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E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ N
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EATEN as a word: (especially in combination) Having been consumed by eating.
EATEN has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 18, 2026.
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