This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ R
Show the answer
About the answer
EDGAR as a word: A male given name from Old English; A surname originating as a patronymic.
EDGAR has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 19, 2025.
Other clues with the same answer
More clues from this puzzle
- One might frequently be buttered up (35 Down)
- Feature of Alfalfa's hair in "The Little Rascals" (36 Down)
- Annual award for short stories (40 Down)
- ___ Buena (island in San Francisco Bay) (43 Down)
- Age-mates (45 Down)
- Little mistake (47 Down)
- Longtime soccer manager ___-Göran Eriksson (48 Down)
- Cost in total, with "to" (49 Down)
Play today's NYT Crossword at The New York Times
All crossword clues · Today's NYT Crossword answers · Today's Mini answers